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… Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome (HCPS) On this page: Related … What is hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS)? Hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS) is a lung infection caused by viruses found …
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… Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome On this page: Health Tools Cause … Basics What is myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)? Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a disease that causes you to feel so …
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… Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … of frustration or overwhelm you. What is shaken baby syndrome? Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) is the name given to the assortment of signs …
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… Risks and complications during pregnancy Last updated December 5, 2024 Overview During pregnancy, you may have many questions about your health and … Passing tissue during pregnancy Antiphospholipid syndrome and pregnancy Blood pressure and pre-eclampsia You …
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Pregnancy: Should I Have Amniocentesis? Decision Point You … choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Pregnancy: Should I Have Amniocentesis? 1 Get the Facts 2 … done between 10 and 13 weeks of pregnancy to look for Down syndrome and other serious health problems. But it can't …
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Pregnancy After Age 35 On this page: Overview Related … diabetes . Certain chromosome problems, including Down syndrome . The risk of having a baby with certain chromosome … may depend on your wishes, how far along you are in your pregnancy, your family health history, and what tests are …
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… Using drugs during pregnancy Last updated August 28, 2024 Street drugs and some … can be harmful for you and for your developing baby during pregnancy. Using street drugs when you’re pregnant can … well as putting your baby at risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Heroin Using heroin when you’re pregnant …
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… Alcohol and smoking after pregnancy Last updated January 18, 2018 Drinking and smoking … Smoking can increase their risk for sudden infant death syndrome ( SIDS) or chronic diseases. Here’s some more … of your baby as a motivator. … Alcohol and smoking after pregnancy
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… Multiple Pregnancy: Twins or More On this page: … Information What is a multiple pregnancy? A multiple pregnancy means that there are two or … likely to occur in multiple pregnancies. Vanishing twin syndrome . This is when one of two fetuses disappears …
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… Body changes during pregnancy Last updated December 5, 2024 Overview Pregnancy is a time of change. It may be a time of joy or … changes while pregnant. Knowing what to expect during pregnancy can help you manage symptoms and keep up with …