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… women who have rubella infection in the first 3 months of pregnancy. CRS is rare because so many women are immune to … If you are not immune, you should be immunized after your pregnancy, preferably before leaving the hospital. Rubella vaccine should not be given during pregnancy as a general precaution of avoiding live …
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… can help you find the answers to these and other common parenting questions. Get help making decisions or find … Your Milk Supply Breastfeeding at Work Breastfeeding During Pregnancy Breastfeeding Multiple Infants Breastfeeding … Open/close information section Medical Tests Bilirubin Test Body Temperature Cardiac Catheterization in Children Cranial …
Medical tests
… is a blood test that may be done at 15 to 22 weeks of pregnancy. It's used to look for possible problems with your … Estriol (uE3). This is a form of estrogen that increases during pregnancy. It's made in large amounts by the placenta. …
Health topics
… the rules of life, morals, manners and family values. During this time, your role as a parent is as important as … Safely Sample School Plan School-age children and the body It can feel uncomfortable to discuss sexuality with … more about Helping Your School-Age Child Learn About the Body .             Establishing limits for school-age …
Medications
… your medical history, especially of any kind of infection. During treatment, tell your doctor right away if you develop … It works by blocking IL-6, a substance made by the body that causes swelling (inflammation). How To Use Read … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
Medications
… or prevent high pressure inside the eye that may occur during and after laser eye surgery. Decreasing high pressure … any serious side effects, including: fainting mental/mood changes (such as depression) slow/irregular heartbeat A very … your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
Medications
… Tell your doctor right away if you notice unusual skin changes (such as skin sores/lumps, warts, change in the … brain (such as severe headache, weakness on one side of the body, vision problems, trouble speaking, seizures, or … or plan to become pregnant. Your doctor may order a pregnancy test before starting this medication. You should …
Medications
… blood tests to monitor for problems before starting and during treatment with this medication. See also Side Effects … Headache, weakness, tiredness, constipation, diarrhea, body aches, skin darkening, or trouble sleeping may occur. … for more details. This medication must not be used during pregnancy. It may harm an unborn baby. If you become …
Medications
… and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body. Preventing harmful blood clots helps to reduce the … problems (such as change in the amount of urine) vision changes confusion trouble speaking weakness on one side of … drug. This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy because of serious (possibly fatal) harm to an …
Medications
… (possibly fatal) harm to an unborn baby if used during pregnancy. It is important to prevent pregnancy while taking … relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow through the body more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a "water pill" … medication with others. Talk with your doctor about making changes to your lifestyle that may help this medication work …