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… Sleep Problems During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Sleep problems are common during pregnancy. Hormonal changes plus the discomforts of later … fluids a few hours before bed. Pregnancy can make you have to urinate—a lot. If you go to bed with an empty …
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… Vaginal Bleeding During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … and is considered severe. If you are pregnant : You may have a gush of blood or pass a clot, but if the bleeding … can be a sign of miscarriage or preterm labour during pregnancy in the first trimester . During the first …
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… Nausea or Vomiting During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Many women have problems with nausea and sometimes vomiting ( morning sickness ) during the first 16 weeks of pregnancy. For some women, morning sickness may be one of …
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… Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview While you are pregnant, you may have common problems that aren't caused by your pregnancy, like a cold or influenza (flu). Or you may have a …
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Pregnancy After Age 35 On this page: Overview Related … may depend on your wishes, how far along you are in your pregnancy, your family health history, and what tests are … and how they might affect your choices. If you choose to have a test, you may want to talk with a genetic counsellor …
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Pregnancy: Deciding Where to Deliver On this page: Overview Overview You have a choice of where to deliver your baby. Unless you have a high-risk pregnancy , you can decide to have your baby in a hospital, …
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Pregnancy: Changes in Bowel Habits On this page: Overview … Constipation and hemorrhoids are common problems during pregnancy. Constipation Constipation causes less frequent … by mild irritation of the rectum. This can happen if you have to strain hard to pass a stool or if you have a …
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… Healthy physical activity in pregnancy Last updated August 8, 2013 It's never too late to start getting active, even if you're well into your pregnancy.   Talk to your doctor or midwife first to make … breath - rest; check with your healthcare provider if you have a family history of heart problems headaches - make …
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Pregnancy: Nosebleeds and Bleeding Gums On this page: … Overview You may get nosebleeds during pregnancy. That's because there is more blood flow to the … Follow the directions for cleaning the machine. You also have more blood flow to the mucous membranes of the mouth …
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… How Pregnancy (Conception) Occurs On this page: Overview Related … cycles begin, until menopause , when their cycles stop. A pregnancy starts with fertilization, when a woman's egg … tube that leads to the uterus. If a woman and a man have unprotected sexual intercourse, sperm that is …