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… Quitting Smoking and Avoiding Smoke During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … and carbon monoxide. Second-hand smoke also is a problem. Babies whose mothers breathe other people's tobacco smoke … smoking before you become pregnant (or during the first 3 months of pregnancy), your risk of having a baby with a low …
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… Obesity and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … affect your pregnancy? Most pregnant women have healthy babies—and that includes women who are obese. But being very … tube defects . Being too large. This can cause problems during labour and delivery. Mothers who are obese have a …
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… Lupus and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … have successful pregnancies. Women who become pregnant during lupus remission are more likely to have a successful … to wait until lupus is under control for at least 6 months before they try to become pregnant. Some women with …
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… Schizophrenia and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … These may include starting a family. You can have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby if you have schizophrenia. But … are some things to know. You will want people to help you during your pregnancy and when you are first taking care of …
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… Molar Pregnancy On this page: … ultrasound. Your doctor can also find a molar pregnancy during a routine ultrasound in early pregnancy. Partial … . These blood tests may be done over the next 6 to 12 months. If you still have your uterus, you will need to use …
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… Cholestasis of Pregnancy On this page: What is cholestasis of pregnancy? Cholestasis of pregnancy is a liver problem that … This condition may happen when hormone levels increase during pregnancy. It can make the skin very itchy. Home …
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… Ectopic Pregnancy On this page: Cause Prevention … be sharp and on one side at first. And you may have pain during sex. Vaginal bleeding. It may be light. As an ectopic … times. In some cases, hCG testing continues for weeks to months until hCG levels drop to a low level. Learn more …
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… How support teams can help during pregnancy Last updated August 3, 2013 When you're pregnant, … in the labour and birth Talking about and planning for parenting Being actively involved in caring for the baby Encouraging and helping with breastfeeding Arranging holidays or leave from work to help …
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… Fetal Blood Sampling (FBS) During Pregnancy On this page: Overview How It Is Done … your doctor plan the best treatment for you during your pregnancy. If the effects of Rh sensitization are severe and …
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… Ending a pregnancy Last updated June 1, 2021 Overview You may need to end a pregnancy for personal or medical reasons. Other times it … are available to people in B.C. If you have questions about pregnancy options, procedures and other topics, you can call …
