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… Multiple Pregnancy: Preterm Birth On this page: Overview Overview Pregnancy normally lasts about 40 weeks. When delivery occurs between 20 and 37 weeks of pregnancy, it's called a preterm birth. A baby born early is …
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… How Pregnancy (Conception) Occurs On this page: Overview Related … cycles begin, until menopause , when their cycles stop. A pregnancy starts with fertilization, when a woman's egg … to be produced in the uterus. This is the hormone that a pregnancy test measures. It prevents the uterine lining from …
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… Ovulation and fertility for pregnancy planning Last updated June 1, 2021 Timing is important when you're planning a pregnancy, especially if you're having trouble conceiving. … fertile? If you think you are pregnant, you can take a home pregnancy test . If the test shows that you are pregnant …
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… Pregnancy: Prenatal Visit Schedule On this page: Overview Overview As your pregnancy moves along, your prenatal visits will happen more … see your doctor or midwife more often. Pregnancy Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: …
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… Pregnancy: Dealing With Morning Sickness Actionset Overview Morning sickness can be the toughest part of early pregnancy. Some people feel mildly sick to their stomach, … Overview Morning sickness can be the toughest part of early pregnancy. Some people feel mildly sick to their stomach, …
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… Alcohol and smoking after pregnancy Last updated January 18, 2018 Drinking and smoking … of your baby as a motivator. … Alcohol and smoking after pregnancy …
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… Register your pregnancy for prenatal care Last updated April 15, 2015 … emotional and life changes. Get the best possible support during and after pregnancy by registering with your local … ways and will: Answer questions and give information about nutrition, lifestyle, wellbeing, relationships, …
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… Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC … the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. Extreme heat can be harmful to … a cool indoor environment. Weight normally gained during a pregnancy can make it harder for the body to maintain a safe …
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… Quick Tips: Healthy Pregnancy Habits On this page: Getting Started Related … ways you can take care of your own and your baby's health during pregnancy. See your doctor or midwife regularly. … mg (400 mcg to 800 mcg) of folic acid. Remember that your nutritional needs increase during pregnancy. If you are not …
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… Episiotomy, vacuum and forceps during labour and birth Last updated August 12, 2013 Even if … head needs to be changed … Episiotomy vacuum and forceps during labour and birth …
