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… Register your pregnancy for prenatal care Last updated April 15, 2015 Overview Pregnancy is an exciting time! It's also a time full of … wellbeing, relationships, breastfeeding, parenting and more Support you in making positive choices in pregnancy …
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… Quick Tips: Healthy Pregnancy Habits On this page: Getting Started Related … you can take care of your own and your baby's health during pregnancy. See your doctor or midwife regularly. Visit your … belly, and your altered centre of gravity can make you more likely to fall. Avoid climbing on ladders or standing …
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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 … esteem, confidence, overall mental state and sleep feel more energetic If you are new to physical activity, start …
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… Pregnancy: Belly, Pelvic, and Back Pain On this page: … a bladder or kidney infection, call your doctor. An ectopic pregnancy (tubal pregnancy or extrauterine pregnancy) occurs when a …
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… Health care providers during pregnancy Last updated December 5, 2024 Overview When you … (OB-GYN) to provide primary care throughout your pregnancy. Pregnancy: Choosing a health professional Midwives …
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… Vaginal Yeast Infection During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … it with your doctor first. Experts recommend that during pregnancy: footnote 1 Vaginal medicines should be used for … can take longer than usual to cure a yeast infection during pregnancy.) Don't assume that your symptoms are caused by a …
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… Pregnancy and Chronic High Blood Pressure On this page: … you'll need special medical care before, during, and after pregnancy. You'll have frequent blood pressure checks, blood … you're pregnant. Blood pressure usually falls during early pregnancy. Medicine often isn't needed unless blood pressure …
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… Alcohol or Drug Use During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … when you're pregnant is to avoid alcohol and drugs. During pregnancy, everything you eat, drink, or take into your body … serious problems. It can cause problems for you during your pregnancy and when it is time for your baby to be born. It …
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… Pregnancy: Vaginal Discharge and Leaking Fluid On this page: … Abnormal vaginal discharge Changing hormone levels during pregnancy can affect the normal balance of organisms in the … infections (STIs) . BV or an STI can affect your pregnancy, so be sure to talk with your doctor and get …
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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 …
