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… Pregnancy: Ways to Find Your Due Date On this page: Overview … is sometimes used to get a rough idea of how far along a pregnancy is. But it's not an accurate way to predict the … KJ, McManaman J (2008). Normal labor, delivery, newborn care, and puerperium. In RS Gibbs et al., eds., Danforth's …
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… Multiple Pregnancy: Twins or More On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens Prenatal Care Self-Care Condition … twins tend to run in families. This means that if anyone in your family has had fraternal twins, you're more likely to …
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… Medical Abortion Care On this page: Overview … of medicines like methotrexate and/or misoprostol to end a pregnancy. Usually two medicines are used. You take one … you live. Or maybe you weren't able to get permission from your guardian. People who have a self-managed medical …
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… Pregnancy: First Prenatal Visit On this page: Overview Overview Your first prenatal visit will probably be the longest visit … history. This includes: Any previous pregnancies, abortions, miscarriages, or stillbirths. Problems with …
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… Pregnancy: Should I Have Amniocentesis? Decision Point You … a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … a serious health problem. Many parents are not prepared to care for a baby who is sick or has a birth defect. …
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… Depression & anxiety during pregnancy Last updated August 5, 2013 Pregnancy should be a … women will develop it. This form of depression can affect your health, the health of your developing baby, and your … Anxiety during pregnancy Worry is a natural part of parenting - many women start to worry from the moment the …
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… Alcohol and smoking after pregnancy Last updated January 18, 2018 Drinking and smoking … aren't just harmful when you're pregnant - they can affect your baby's health, too. It’s best not to drink alcohol or … in large amounts, do not breastfeed. Talk with your health care provider, public health nurse, pharmacist or …
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… Overview What is an abortion? Abortion is the early ending of a pregnancy. This can be done with medicines (medical … an abortion is clear. For others, it's more complicated. Your other options are to continue the pregnancy and either …
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… COVID-19: Advice if You're Planning a Pregnancy, Pregnant, Recently Pregnant, or … Information Overview There are things you can do to protect your health and the health of your baby. Experts recommend …
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… Body changes during pregnancy Last updated December 5, 2024 Overview Pregnancy … stretch marks. You may experience itchy skin and changes to your bowel habits. These are all considered normal pregnancy … and website offers general information about pregnancy and parenting. It has a focus on ensuring the health and …
