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… After Childbirth: Pelvic Bone Problems On this page: Overview … symphysis, or symphysis pubis. As the pelvic bones loosen during pregnancy, the pubic symphysis can separate. This isn't a …
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… Obesity and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … does your weight affect your pregnancy? Most pregnant women have healthy babies—and that includes women who are obese. … advice about what to do and what to avoid during pregnancy. Should you try to lose weight during pregnancy? No. …
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… delivery. Your body is getting rid of the extra fluid from pregnancy. You may also sweat heavily as you lose the extra … you had an incision ( episiotomy ) or a tear in your vagina during childbirth, your bowel movements may be painful. You also may have constipation. Drink plenty of water and juices and take …
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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, … could also become infected. The virus is usually passed on during labour and childbirth. It is sometimes is passed …
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… Hepatitis C in Pregnancy On this page: … Treatment can usually cure hepatitis C. How is it diagnosed during pregnancy? A blood test for hepatitis C is usually … to this virus. If the test is positive (which means you have been exposed), then an HCV RNA blood test is done. This …
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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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… Ovarian Cancer: Should I Have My Ovaries Removed to Prevent Ovarian Cancer? Decision … surgery to remove your ovaries and tubes You will be asleep during the operation. If the operation is laparoscopic (done …
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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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… HIV testing in pregnancy Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I get tested? HIV testing is important for people to … as soon as possible to improve your own health and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Should I get tested if I …
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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 … have successful pregnancies. Women who become pregnant during lupus remission are more likely to have a successful …
