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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 … You will probably be able to travel by car throughout your pregnancy if you're having no problems. But talk to your …
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… Nutrition During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Overview Your nutrition needs increase during pregnancy. Your body needs protein , carbohydrate , and fats … oil, nuts, and fish. Important vitamins and minerals during pregnancy include: Calcium. Calcium is found in dairy …
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… Diabetes: Preparing for Pregnancy On this page: Overview … treatment changes. Possible blood sugar problems during pregnancy. For example, many women have low blood sugar in early pregnancy. Later in pregnancy, they develop more insulin …
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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 … natural health products. Deciding about medicines during pregnancy Doctors usually tell women to avoid medicines …
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… Smoking: Problems With Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Babies whose mothers breathe second-hand smoke during pregnancy are also more likely to have health problems. Smoking during pregnancy increases the chance of: Placenta problems. (The …
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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 … baby. Labour Induction and Augmentation Pregnancy Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: …
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… Sex During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview If your pregnancy is progressing without problems, it's okay to have … Having a sexually transmitted infection (STI) during pregnancy can cause serious problems. If you think you or …
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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 uterus puts pressure on blood …
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… Fatigue During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … feel tired. Caring for yourself when you're tired During pregnancy, your body is doing a lot of hard work. Try these … you don't have to do. Give yourself permission to play the "pregnancy card." You and your baby come first. Exercise. A …
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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 … your risk Changes in hormones and blood flow during pregnancy and after delivery increase the risk of blood …
