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Pregnancy: Vegetarian Diet On this page: Overview Related … iron while you are pregnant. These nutrients are vital to your baby's cell growth, brain and organ development, and weight …
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… Swelling During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … normal fluid buildup during pregnancy. It's most common in your face, hands, or feet. As your pregnancy continues, your … if not treated. Pre-eclampsia is more likely when: New swelling of your face, hands, or feet begins suddenly. A …
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Pregnancy: Dropping (Lightening) On this page: Overview … Information Overview At the end of the third trimester, the baby settles, or drops lower, into the mother's pelvis. This … begins. You may or may not notice a change in the shape of your abdomen after dropping. You may notice that your
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… Feeding your baby: Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old Last … tips to reduce the risk of choking and food poisoning When preparing vegetables and fruits: Wash produce. Peel skin as … sources of fat are important for your growing child Offer new foods. You may need to offer a new food more than 10 …
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… Coping when your baby cries a lot Last updated August 5, 2013 Overview All … natural. Crying doesn't mean there's something wrong with your baby, or with you as a parent. A baby who's healthy but …
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… Early Signs of Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Early pregnancy is the first 10 weeks of pregnancy. Pregnancy begins when your egg joins with a sperm (fertilization) and attaches to …
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… Heartburn During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Heartburn is common during pregnancy. That's because hormones cause the digestive … focus first on making lifestyle changes, such as changing your eating habits. Some non-prescription medicines are …
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Pregnancy: Hand Changes On this page: Overview Overview During pregnancy, changes in the hands are common. Mild swelling of your hands may be caused by the normal buildup of fluid …
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Pregnancy: Hair Changes On this page: Overview Overview Hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect how your hair looks and feels. Hair loss slows down, and hair …
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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 …