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… Obesity: Should I Take Weight-Loss Medicine? Decision Point You may want to have a … options Take weight-loss medicine, along with trying to eat healthy foods and being active. Try to lose weight without … changes in eating and exercise habits, most people gain weight again after they stop taking the medicine. You …
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… Asthma During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … the 37th week of pregnancy (preterm birth). Low birth weight. Death that happens right before or after birth. The … dust mites). It's important that you have extra protection against influenza (flu) and COVID-19. Get vaccinated for the …
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… Rethinking Drinking: Alcohol and Managing Your Weight On this page: Getting Started Getting Started You might be doing just the right things when it comes to healthy eating: paying attention to your hunger signals and triggers, eating healthy foods, and controlling portions. If you're still …
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… Early Signs of Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Early pregnancy is the first 10 weeks of pregnancy. Pregnancy begins when your egg joins with a sperm …
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… Home Pregnancy Tests On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done … Done Risks Results Test Overview Home pregnancy tests can find the presence of a pregnancy hormone (called human chorionic gonadotropin, or …
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… Cancer During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Sometimes cancer and pregnancy can happen at the same time. The type of cancer treatment used during pregnancy depends on a number of things, including: How far …
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… Heartburn During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Heartburn is common during pregnancy. That's because hormones cause the digestive … into the esophagus. Heartburn may start at any time during pregnancy. And it often gets worse as pregnancy progresses. …
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Pregnancy-Related Problems On this page: Overview Check Your … Check Your Symptoms Overview It's likely you'll be healthy during your pregnancy. You probably won't have any … when new swelling starts suddenly and you have a sudden weight gain of more than 1 kg (2.2 lb) over a 24-hour period …
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… Multiple Sclerosis and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … has MS are able to have children without MS affecting the pregnancy, labour, or delivery. MS does not increase the … The decision about when to start taking MS medicines again after pregnancy is an individual decision each woman …
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Pregnancy: Hair Changes On this page: Overview Overview Hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect how your hair looks and feels. Hair … some cases, hair may become more limp and lifeless during pregnancy. Hair may appear on other parts of your body, such …