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… Caffeine During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Overview Many women have caffeine during pregnancy. And in small amounts, caffeine is safe for the … Talk to your doctor about caffeine and nutrition during pregnancy. Miscarriage Missed or …
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… Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … of this syndrome is an early miscarriage. Or, later in the pregnancy, this syndrome may lead to problems with the placenta or pre-eclampsia , which may cause pregnancy loss. This syndrome is treated with blood-thinning …
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… Breastfeeding During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … be aware of the following issues: Breastfeeding during pregnancy is not recommended if you are at risk for preterm … additional calories and nutrients if you breastfeed during pregnancy. See your health professional or a dietitian for …
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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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… 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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… 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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… 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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… Obesity: Should I Have Weight-Loss Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … important for losing weight and keeping it off. Some people gain weight again after a few years because they don't make … Don't have surgery You keep trying to lose weight with healthy eating and exercise. You may try prescription drugs …
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… Fever During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … to develop a viral illness that causes a fever during pregnancy or after your delivery. Mild fevers that last only … seen when other symptoms are present. Pregnancy-Related Problems Current as of: November …