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… Immunizations and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … protects both you and your unborn baby (fetus). After you have been immunized (vaccinated) against or infected by a … or during your pregnancy. footnote 3 Your other children should receive their immunizations on schedule. Having your …
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… Ending a pregnancy Last updated June 1, 2021 Overview You may need to … about abortion are available to people in B.C. If you have questions about pregnancy options, procedures and other … in place and be used as regular birth control, the EPC should not be. The EPC is designed to keep you from getting …
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… Ovarian Cancer: Should I Have My Ovaries Removed to Prevent Ovarian Cancer? Decision … you can talk to your doctor about them. Ovarian Cancer: Should I Have My Ovaries Removed to Prevent Ovarian Cancer? …
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… Molar Pregnancy On this page: … cause serious problems in some cases. So a molar pregnancy should be treated right away. Treatment will make sure that … the molar growth. Any fetal tissue that forms is likely to have severe defects. Sometimes a pregnancy that seems to be …
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… Ectopic Pregnancy On this page: Cause Prevention … caused by damaged fallopian tubes . A fertilized egg may have trouble passing through a damaged tube, causing the egg … key signs of an ectopic pregnancy are: Belly, pelvic, or shoulder pain. It most often starts 6 to 8 weeks after a …
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… Lupus and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … lupus flare or are taking corticosteroid medicines, you may have irregular menstrual cycles. This can make it hard to plan a pregnancy. If you plan to have a baby or are already …
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Pregnancy and Epilepsy On this page: Overview Related … antiepileptic medicines increase the risk even more. If you have epilepsy and become pregnant, stopping medicine … is not always the best solution. Having seizures during pregnancy can also harm the baby. And pregnancy causes …
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… HIV and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … as part of your routine prenatal care, it's a good idea to have one. If you have any risk factors for HIV infection, … may want to give you a second test later in your pregnancy. If you or your partner has ever had unprotected …
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… Schizophrenia and Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview People with schizophrenia have goals and desires just like people who do not have the … These may include starting a family. You can have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby if you have schizophrenia. But …
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… Symptoms of Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview You may be pregnant if you: Have had sexual intercourse and you have not used any method … new pack a day or two late. Have other symptoms of early pregnancy. Symptoms include: Fatigue. Breast tenderness or …