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… Anemia During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview What is anemia during pregnancy? Anemia during a healthy pregnancy is common. Anemia means your red blood cell level …
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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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… Inguinal Hernia: Should I Have Surgery Now, or Should I Wait? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … open surgery in certain cases. It can take up to 4 weeks after open hernia surgery before you can begin normal …
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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: Kick Counts On this page: Overview Related … that your baby is healthy. Most women—especially in a first pregnancy—feel their baby move for the first time between 16 … nurse advice line. Labour and Delivery Pregnancy Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: …
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… Sinusitis: Should I Take Antibiotics? Decision Point You may want to … antibiotics to treat sinusitis. Don't take antibiotics. Try other medicines and home treatment instead. Key points … diarrhea, and belly pain. Antibiotics can also lead to vaginal yeast infections. FAQs What is sinusitis? Sinusitis …
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… Depression: Should I Take an Antidepressant? Decision Point You may want … Antidepressants don't work right away. And you may need to try a few before you find one that works. Side effects are … may help with these problems. Women who take an SSRI during pregnancy have a slightly higher chance of having a baby …
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… Special Health Concerns During Pregnancy Last updated January 30, 2018 Pregnancy makes you … think you are experiencing symptoms of HELLP syndrome, you should seek emergency medical treatment. Breech position By … the outside of your belly with his or her hands to try to turn the baby to a head down position. If ECV does …
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… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File … with the vaccine at a young age is important. Who should get the hepatitis B vaccine at birth? The hepatitis B … B would get only the hepatitis B vaccine at birth. After birth, the baby will receive 3 more doses of hepatitis …
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… Sinusitis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … long-term (chronic) sinusitis. They may get one infection after another because something blocks the flow of mucus … are some stronger antibiotics and other treatments I should try. I agree that it's better to try the medicines. Misti, …
