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… Vaginal Yeast Infection During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … it with your doctor first. Experts recommend that during pregnancy: footnote 1 Vaginal medicines should be used for … can take longer than usual to cure a yeast infection during pregnancy.) Don't assume that your symptoms are caused by a …
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… Register your pregnancy for prenatal care Last updated April 15, 2015 Overview Pregnancy is an exciting time! It's also a time full of … changes. Get the best possible support during and after pregnancy by registering with your local health authority. …
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… Pregnancy and Chronic High Blood Pressure On this page: … you'll need special medical care before, during, and after pregnancy. You'll have frequent blood pressure checks, blood … you're pregnant. Blood pressure usually falls during early pregnancy. Medicine often isn't needed unless blood pressure …
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… Pregnancy: Hot Tub and Sauna Use On this page: Overview … caution. footnote 1 Hyperthermia during the first weeks of pregnancy has been linked to neural tube defects . footnote … or tingling in feet and hands. Multiple Pregnancy: Twins or More Pregnancy Pregnancy-Related …
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… Alcohol or Drug Use During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … when you're pregnant is to avoid alcohol and drugs. During pregnancy, everything you eat, drink, or take into your body … serious problems. It can cause problems for you during your pregnancy and when it is time for your baby to be born. It …
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… Contractions During Pregnancy: What to Expect On this page: Overview Related … contractions During the second and third trimesters of your pregnancy, you may notice times when your belly tightens and … Hicks contractions between the 28th and 30th weeks of your pregnancy. But sometimes they start as early as the 20th …
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… Pregnancy: Vaginal Discharge and Leaking Fluid On this page: … Abnormal vaginal discharge Changing hormone levels during pregnancy can affect the normal balance of organisms in the … infections (STIs) . BV or an STI can affect your pregnancy, so be sure to talk with your doctor and get …
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… Managing bowel movements after pregnancy Last updated August 5, 2013 Women who have … that bulge out around your anus. Hemorrhoids can develop in pregnancy or from the pushing and straining of childbirth. … resources After childbirth: urination and bowel problems Pregnancy: hemorrhoids and constipation … Managing bowel …
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… Managing Emotional Changes During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … to take care of your body—and your emotions—during pregnancy. So don't hesitate to ask friends and family for … group for pregnant women or new moms. Pregnancy Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: …
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… Physical activity when planning a pregnancy Last updated August 2, 2013 Overview Being active … beneficial for health, especially when you're planning a pregnancy. Research shows that just 30 minutes a day can … (Government of Canada) … Physical activity when planning a pregnancy …
