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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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… Eating Right When You Have More Than One Health Problem On this page: Overview Related … Overview Eating right may seem hard to do if you have more than one health problem. You may be given diet … In a few cases, the diet for one health condition may be more important than the diet for another condition. For …
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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 … the misuse of prescribed or over the counter drugs. For more information about FASD, the use of alcohol and other …
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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 … better. Avoid hot showers and baths. Hot water takes off more of your skin's natural oils. After bathing, pat excess …
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… Week 16 of Pregnancy: What's Going On Inside On this page: Overview Overview By now, you may be looking a little more pregnant on the outside. And inside, your baby is … neck to the sides of their head. By the end of 14 weeks of pregnancy, their sex organs are starting to develop. It will …
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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 …
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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 … talk to your doctor or midwife about how you can slowly get more active. Some people may have a hard time with the idea …
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… Week 36 of Pregnancy: What's Going On Inside On this page: Overview … a lot of time upside down. This "head-down" position can be more comfortable for your baby because of the pear shape of … and legs look chubby. If your baby is born after week 36 of pregnancy, the chances of healthy survival are very good. …
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… Week 28 of Pregnancy: What's Going On Inside On this page: Overview … Overview At 28 weeks, your baby may be moving a lot more—and possibly keeping you up at night! Believe it or … at certain times of the day and night. At about 24 weeks of pregnancy, a baby's lungs are starting to make surfactant, …
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… Week 12 of Pregnancy: What's Going On Inside On this page: Overview … changes that happen around this time. By 10 weeks of pregnancy, fetuses have nearly all of the body structures that adults have. Their brain is now more complex. During this month, the fetus's limbs, hands, …
