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… Pregnancy: Blood Clots On this page: Overview Overview A … pulmonary embolism. There's a higher risk for clots during pregnancy and after delivery. That's because of changes in … worse when you cough or take a deep breath. Diagnosis Your doctor will do a physical examination and ask questions …
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… Pregnancy: Hemorrhoids and Constipation On this page: … (external hemorrhoids). They can also be located on the inside of the lower intestine (internal hemorrhoids). … sitting for long periods, especially on hard chairs. Keep your health professional informed of any problems you 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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… Swelling During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … some mild swelling because of normal fluid buildup during pregnancy. It's most common in your face, hands, or feet. As your pregnancy continues, your …
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… Pregnancy and dental health Last updated July 1, 2021 … Spanish Document Vietnamese Why is dental health during pregnancy important? It is important to take care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy for the following …
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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 … physical activity over a minimum of 3 days per week. Immunizations and Pregnancy …
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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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… Pregnancy: Hair Changes On this page: Overview Related … Overview Hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect how your hair looks and feels. Hair loss slows down, and hair … and be replaced. So you lose more hair than usual in the first year after childbirth. Pregnancy …
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… Fever During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … viral illness that causes a fever during pregnancy or after your delivery. Mild fevers that last only a short time … without an obvious cause comes back more than once in 3 weeks. A fever with an increase in vaginal discharge or a …
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… Toxoplasmosis During Pregnancy On this page: … a baby and are worried that you may have toxoplasmosis, ask your doctor about getting tested. Routine testing is not … problems later on. How can you prevent toxoplasmosis during pregnancy? There are several things you can do to avoid …
