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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 … disorders can cause similar pregnancy problems. Your doctor can test for blood-clotting disorders. Related …
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… Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Overview Even before you get pregnant, you can help make your pregnancy as healthy as possible. Take these steps: See a …
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Pregnancy: Varicose Veins On this page: Overview Related … but they can also affect the vulva . They are common during pregnancy. When the growing uterus puts pressure on the … veins Varicose veins are common during pregnancy. To lower your risk, use measures that are safe during pregnancy. …
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… Travel During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Travel during pregnancy generally is safe if you're healthy and not at … The safest time to travel is between 18 and 24 weeks, when your risks for miscarriage and early labour are lowest. …
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Pregnancy: Hemorrhoids and Constipation On this page: … common hemorrhoid symptoms. Hemorrhoids are common during pregnancy, because: The enlarged uterus places extra … sitting for long periods, especially on hard chairs. Keep your health professional informed of any problems you are …
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… Anemia During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview What is anemia during pregnancy? Anemia during a healthy pregnancy is common. Anemia means your red blood cell level is low. It can happen when you're …
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… Medicines During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Overview Medicines you can take during pregnancy It can be hard to know if a medicine is safe for your baby. Most medicines are not studied in pregnant women. …
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… Post-Term Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Most pregnancies last 37 to 42 weeks. Your pregnancy is post-term (or post-date) when you are at 42 or …
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… Smoking: Problems With Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Overview When you're pregnant, everything you put in your body can affect your baby. If you smoke, your baby is … Babies whose mothers breathe second-hand smoke during pregnancy are also more likely to have health problems. …
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… Sex During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview If your pregnancy is progressing without problems, it's okay to have …