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… Nutrition During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Overview Your nutrition needs increase during pregnancy. Your body needs protein , carbohydrate , and fats … oil, nuts, and fish. Important vitamins and minerals during pregnancy include: Calcium. Calcium is found in dairy …
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… Diabetes: Preparing for Pregnancy On this page: Overview … treatment changes. Possible blood sugar problems during pregnancy. For example, many women have low blood sugar in early pregnancy. Later in pregnancy, they develop more insulin …
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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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… 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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… Smoking: Problems With Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Babies whose mothers breathe second-hand smoke during pregnancy are also more likely to have health problems. Smoking during pregnancy increases the chance of: Placenta problems. (The …
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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 hormones and blood …
