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Medical tests
… your urine. It also checks your levels of protein, sugar, blood cells, or other substances in your urine. A urine test … diabetes, kidney stones, a urinary tract infection (UTI), high blood pressure, or some kidney or liver diseases. As … can have glucose in their urine, which is normal during pregnancy. Ketones Normal: None Abnormal: Ketones in the …
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… problems affecting people exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. FASD is the leading developmental disability in … FASD is prevented by avoiding drinking any alcohol during pregnancy. There is no safe amount, safe time or safe type of alcohol to drink during pregnancy . It is not known how much alcohol it takes to …
Health topics
… Infants born before 28 weeks of pregnancy are called "extremely premature." If your infant … few infants survive when they are born at 22 to 23 weeks of pregnancy. The table below shows estimates based on two … pp. 555–564. Philadelphia: Saunders. Hack M, et al. (2005). Chronic conditions, functional limitations, and special …
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… on the label. Aspirin and other medicine (called blood thinners ) that prevent blood clots. Antihistamines, … that recurs 2 to 3 times in a month may mean that a chronic condition such as allergies is causing the … that recurs 2 to 3 times in a month may mean that a chronic condition such as allergies is causing the …
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… some women lose their babies through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or other misfortune. This loss can be … from seeking professional help. Having a baby after a pregnancy loss If you've had a baby die during pregnancy and are now pregnant again, know that it is normal …
Medications
… about addiction. The risk for severe breathing problems is higher when you start this medication, or if you take the … if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant. During pregnancy, this medication is not recommended. It may … medical history, especially of: abdominal problems (such as chronic constipation, ileus, gallbladder disease, …
Health topics
… of monitoring. Talk with your doctor or midwife during your pregnancy to find out your options. If you have a low-risk pregnancy—which means that you and your baby have no known … A woman who has a problem during pregnancy—but who is not high-risk— would have the heartbeat checked more often. When …
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… have type 2 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, heart disease, chronic pain, and other problems show that MBSR helped some … symptoms. In some people, MBSR also helped improve blood sugar and blood pressure. footnote 1 , footnote 2 , … (2010). Mindfulness-based stress reduction for people with chronic diseases. Australian Journal of Primary Health , …
Medications
… Uses Minoxidil is used with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
Medications
… is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent … to the effects of this drug, especially dizziness. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
