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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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… Asthma During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Overview Asthma is a fairly common health problem during pregnancy. This includes those who have never had asthma … when asthma is well controlled, there are few risks to the pregnancy. Most asthma treatments are safe to use when …
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… Exercise During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … posture, relieve back pain and other discomforts related to pregnancy, and prepare you for the challenges of childbirth. … Most women can begin or continue to exercise during pregnancy. Try exercise classes designed specifically for …
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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 … Document Vietnamese What are the risks of drinking during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and your … There is no known safe amount of alcohol at any stage of pregnancy. It is safest not to drink at all when you are …
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… Pregnancy and dental health Last updated July 1, 2021 … Spanish Document Vietnamese Why is dental health during pregnancy important? It is important to take care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy for the following reasons: Hormonal changes during …
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… HIV testing in pregnancy Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … A person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because … to improve your own health and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Should I get tested if I am planning a …
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… High-Risk Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview What is a high-risk pregnancy? Your pregnancy is called high-risk if you or your baby has an …
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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 and parenting resources Last updated September 19, 2024 Overview The following pregnancy and parenting resources are Ministry of Health … provide new parents with information on having a healthy pregnancy and providing information they need to give their …
