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… Smoking: Problems With Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Overview When you're pregnant, everything you put in your body can affect your baby. If you smoke, your baby is exposed to chemicals …
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… Sex During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview If your pregnancy is progressing without problems, it's okay to have vaginal intercourse. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns or questions. Sex during …
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… Swelling During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … normal fluid buildup during pregnancy. It's most common in your face, hands, or feet. As your pregnancy continues, your uterus puts pressure on blood …
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… Fatigue During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … the first and third trimesters. During the first trimester, your developing baby (fetus) is growing quickly. Your body is producing higher levels of progesterone . This …
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… Fever During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … viral illness that causes a fever during pregnancy or after your delivery. Mild fevers that last only a short time … serious problem, such as a bacterial infection . Talk to your doctor if: A fever develops and you have other health …
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Pregnancy: Kick Counts On this page: Overview Overview Counting your baby's movements is one way your doctor can tell that your baby is healthy. Most …
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Pregnancy: Dropping (Lightening) On this page: Overview … begins. You may or may not notice a change in the shape of your abdomen after dropping. You may notice that your breathing becomes easier and heartburn occurs less …
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Planning to Be an Organ Donor Upon Death On this page: … Provincial laws and emergency medical practices ensure that your life comes first. If you have questions about organ … MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine … Planning to Be an Organ Donor Upon Death …
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… decisions in case you can't think clearly during an attack. Your plan can help you stay active and have fewer problems. It may include: Your treatment goals. A list of your asthma medicines and when to take them. How to treat …
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… badly hurt or have a serious illness and can't speak for yourself. Advance care plans also let you appoint somebody … else who may need them. Advance Care Planning Choosing a Substitute Decision-Maker (SDM) … else who may need them. Advance Care Planning Choosing a Substitute Decision-Maker (SDM) …