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… Managing bowel movements after pregnancy Last updated August 5, 2013 Women who have … that bulge out around your anus. Hemorrhoids can develop in pregnancy or from the pushing and straining of childbirth. … resources After childbirth: urination and bowel problems Pregnancy: hemorrhoids and constipation … Managing bowel …
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… Managing Emotional Changes During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … to take care of your body—and your emotions—during pregnancy. So don't hesitate to ask friends and family for … group for pregnant women or new moms. Pregnancy Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: …
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… Physical activity when planning a pregnancy Last updated August 2, 2013 Overview Being active … beneficial for health, especially when you're planning a pregnancy. Research shows that just 30 minutes a day can … (Government of Canada) … Physical activity when planning a pregnancy
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… Fetal Blood Sampling (FBS) During Pregnancy On this page: Overview How It Is Done Results … your doctor plan the best treatment for you during your pregnancy. If the effects of Rh sensitization are severe and … your doctor plan the best treatment for you during your pregnancy. If the effects of Rh sensitization are severe and …
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Pregnancy: Stretch Marks, Itching, and Skin Changes On this … Overview Common skin changes during pregnancy include stretch marks, darkening of parts of the … or dark areas on the skin. These changes usually fade after pregnancy. Acne may either get worse or clear up during …
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… Alcohol and other drug use during pregnancy Last updated October 24, 2024 Overview When you … is to not drink alcohol at all. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy puts your baby at risk of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum … to drinking alcohol while pregnant, taking drugs during pregnancy or while breastfeeding may harm your baby. This …
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Pregnancy After Weight-Loss (Bariatric) Surgery On this … in how you eat and drink. How can the surgery affect pregnancy? If you had weight-loss surgery, experts suggest … might not get needed nutrients. Weight-loss surgery before pregnancy can: Help you get pregnant if obesity was the …
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… Week 16 of Pregnancy: What's Going On Inside On this page: Overview … neck to the sides of their head. By the end of 14 weeks of pregnancy, their sex organs are starting to develop. It will … kicking, and moving around a lot. If this is not your first pregnancy, you might be feeling your baby move. The first …
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… Quitting Smoking and Avoiding Smoke During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … whose mothers breathe other people's tobacco smoke during pregnancy are more likely to have health problems. Smoking during pregnancy increases the chance of: Placenta problems. (The …