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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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… Contractions During Pregnancy: What to Expect On this page: Overview Related … contractions During the second and third trimesters of your pregnancy, you may notice times when your belly tightens and … Hicks contractions between the 28th and 30th weeks of your pregnancy. But sometimes they start as early as the 20th …
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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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… Your Baby's Movements During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview During your pregnancy, you'll feel your baby move. For example, your … baby have hiccups now and then throughout the rest of your pregnancy. Kicks, twists, and turns. As your pregnancy goes …
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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 …
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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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… 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 … (Government of Canada) … Physical activity when planning a pregnancy …
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… Quitting Smoking and Avoiding Smoke During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … can affect your baby. If you smoke, your baby is exposed to chemicals such as nicotine and carbon monoxide. Second-hand … whose mothers breathe other people's tobacco smoke during pregnancy are more likely to have health problems. Smoking …
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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 … or dark areas on the skin. These changes usually fade after pregnancy. Acne may either get worse or clear up during …
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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 … to drinking alcohol while pregnant, taking drugs during pregnancy or while breastfeeding may harm your baby. This …
