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… Planning your pregnancy Last updated January 28, 2025 Overview Information … what to avoid to ensure you’re healthy when planning your pregnancy. Adoption Resources if you are thinking about … ovulation, and support for fertility challenges. Ending a pregnancy Information about options and supports if you need …
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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 placenta or pre-eclampsia , which may cause pregnancy loss. This syndrome is treated with blood-thinning …
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… Breastfeeding During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … be aware of the following issues: Breastfeeding during pregnancy is not recommended if you are at risk for preterm … additional calories and nutrients if you breastfeed during pregnancy. See your health professional or a dietitian for …
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… Pregnancy: Vegetarian Diet On this page: Overview Related … diet can provide all the nutrients you need for a healthy pregnancy. If you eat a vegetarian diet, pay special … iron in your second and third trimesters as you did before pregnancy. Include nuts, beans, raisins, leafy green …
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… Pregnancy: Dropping (Lightening) On this page: Overview … before delivery, but it can happen earlier. In women who have already had children, the baby may not drop until … (presenting) part to enter the pelvis, but the feet or a shoulder can present first. Station During the last month, …
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… Pregnancy-Related Problems On this page: Overview Check Your … Symptoms Overview It's likely you'll be healthy during your pregnancy. You probably won't have any serious health concerns. But it's important for you …
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… Pregnancy: Choosing a Health Professional On this page: Overview Overview You have a choice about who will deliver your baby. Doctors and … doctors can perform more medical procedures like an amniocentesis or a caesarean (C-section) delivery . Doctors …
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… Multiple Pregnancy: Twins or More On this page: … Are all of the same sex, either all boys or all girls. All have the same blood type. Probably will have the same body … are important to many health problems. Multiple Pregnancy: Should I Consider a Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction? …
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… Warts: Should I Treat Warts? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Warts: Should I Treat Warts? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 …
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… Rh Sensitization During Pregnancy On this page: … Basics What is Rh sensitization during pregnancy? You may have Rh-negative blood, and your baby may have Rh-positive … Rh-immune globulin are typically given at 28 weeks, after amniocentesis, after any vaginal bleeding, miscarriage or …