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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 … therapy. In Williams Obstetrics , 23rd ed., pp. 287–311. New York: McGraw-Hill Medical. Adaptation Date: …
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… Managing bowel movements after pregnancy Last updated August 5, 2013 Women who have … and the side effects of some pain medications. Most new mothers will have a bowel movement within two to three … that bulge out around your anus. Hemorrhoids can develop in pregnancy or from the pushing and straining of childbirth. …
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… Quick Tips: Healthy Pregnancy Habits On this page: Getting Started Related … you can take care of your own and your baby's health during pregnancy. See your doctor or midwife regularly. Visit your … Check with your doctor or midwife before you take any new medicine or natural health product including vitamins …
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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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… Week 8 of Pregnancy: What's Going On Inside On this page: Overview Overview Pregnancy can be exciting, mysterious, and exhausting. During pregnancy, your body does a ton of work to support the …
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… Special Health Concerns During Pregnancy Last updated January 30, 2018 Pregnancy makes you more aware of your body. It also brings … treatment. Breech position By about 32 to 36 weeks, most babies will move into the head down birth position where the …
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… Living well during your pregnancy Last updated September 17, 2024 Healthy eating and physical activity are part of a healthy pregnancy. These resources can help you learn about staying healthy before and during your pregnancy. On this page: Healthy eating Vegetarian diet …
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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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Pregnancy: Belly, Pelvic, and Back Pain On this page: … a bladder or kidney infection, call your doctor. An ectopic pregnancy (tubal pregnancy or extrauterine pregnancy) occurs when a …
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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 …