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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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… 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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… 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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… 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: Hand Changes On this page: Overview Overview During pregnancy, changes in the hands are common. Mild swelling of … hands may be caused by the normal buildup of fluid during pregnancy. Red, itchy palms and soles of the feet are caused …
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… Caffeine During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Overview Many women have caffeine during pregnancy. And in small amounts, caffeine is safe for the … Talk to your doctor about caffeine and nutrition during pregnancy. Miscarriage Missed or …
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… Depression During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Depression is common during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. If you have symptoms of depression during pregnancy or are depressed and learn you are pregnant, make …
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… Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … of this syndrome is an early miscarriage. Or, later in the pregnancy, this syndrome may lead to problems with the placenta or pre-eclampsia , which may cause pregnancy loss. This syndrome is treated with blood-thinning …
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… Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Even before you get pregnant, you can help make your pregnancy as healthy as possible. Take these steps: See a … are okay. Get plenty of exercise. A strong body will make pregnancy and birth easier. It will also help you recover …
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… Breastfeeding During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … be aware of the following issues: Breastfeeding during pregnancy is not recommended if you are at risk for preterm … additional calories and nutrients if you breastfeed during pregnancy. See your health professional or a dietitian for …
