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Pregnancy: Hemorrhoids and Constipation On this page: … common hemorrhoid symptoms. Hemorrhoids are common during pregnancy, because: The enlarged uterus places extra … the large intestine. Constipation, a common problem during pregnancy, causes less frequent and more strained bowel …
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… Anemia During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview What is anemia during pregnancy? Anemia during a healthy pregnancy is common. Anemia means your red blood cell level …
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… Medicines During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Overview Medicines you can take during pregnancy It can be hard to know if a medicine is safe for … natural health products. Deciding about medicines during pregnancy Doctors usually tell women to avoid medicines …
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Pregnancy: Relationship Changes On this page: Overview Overview Pregnancy starts a new phase of your relationship with your … to schedule some adult time together too. For many couples, pregnancy is an exciting time of change. But it's also a …
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… Post-Term Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Overview Most pregnancies last 37 to 42 weeks. Your pregnancy is post-term (or post-date) when you are at 42 or … baby. Labour Induction and Augmentation Pregnancy Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: …
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… Sex During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview If your pregnancy is progressing without problems, it's okay to have … Having a sexually transmitted infection (STI) during pregnancy can cause serious problems. If you think you or …
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… Swelling During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … some mild swelling because of 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 … feel tired. Caring for yourself when you're tired During pregnancy, your body is doing a lot of hard work. Try these … you don't have to do. Give yourself permission to play the "pregnancy card." You and your baby come first. Exercise. A …
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Pregnancy: Blood Clots On this page: Overview Overview A … pulmonary embolism. There's a higher risk for clots during pregnancy and after delivery. That's because of changes in … your risk Changes in hormones and blood flow during pregnancy and after delivery increase the risk of blood …
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Pregnancy: Vegetarian Diet On this page: Overview Related … diet can provide all the nutrients you need for a healthy pregnancy. If you eat a vegetarian diet, pay special … iron in your second and third trimesters as you did before pregnancy. Include nuts, beans, raisins, leafy green …