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… Healthy physical activity in pregnancy Last updated August 8, 2013 It's never too late to … times a week.  If you’re already in pretty good shape, try 30-minute sessions four times a week. Choose things you … pain Painful uterine contractions (more than 6-8 per hour) Vaginal bleeding Any “gush” of fluid from the vagina …
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… Evaluation and Treatment After a First Seizure On this page: Overview Overview After you have had a seizure , it can be difficult to … first seizure you've had. You may have had seizures in the past, such as brief absence seizures or auras, without …
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… Rh Sensitization During Pregnancy On this page: … test until delivery. Your baby will have a blood test at birth. If the newborn has Rh-positive blood, you will have … typically given at 28 weeks, after amniocentesis, after any vaginal bleeding, miscarriage or termination, and after the …
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… Speech and Language Milestones, Birth to 1 Year On this page: Overview … the womb, babies hear and respond to familiar voices. Soon after birth, your baby starts to learn expressive language skills. …
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Birth Control: How to Use the Patch On this page: Overview … patch is started on any other day, use a backup method of birth control for 7 days. Start the patch on a day that is … skin (transdermal) patch is a highly effective method of birth control when it is used exactly as directed. The patch …
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… Bronchitis: Should I Take Antibiotics? Decision Point You may want to … antibiotics for acute bronchitis. Don't take antibiotics. Try home treatment instead. Key points to remember … rash. Dizziness. Headache. Increased sensitivity to sun. Vaginal yeast infection. Don't take antibiotics Don't take …
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After Childbirth: Urination and Bowel Problems On this page: … delivery. Your body is getting rid of the extra fluid from pregnancy. You may also sweat heavily as you lose the extra … delivery. Your body is getting rid of the extra fluid from pregnancy. You may also sweat heavily as you lose the extra …
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… Hormonal Birth Control: Risk of Blood Clots On this page: Overview … risk needs to be balanced against the risk of an unintended pregnancy by stopping the pills. The birth control patch The … blood flow may result from long-term bedrest, such as after a surgery, injury, or serious illness. Or it may …
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… Endometriosis: Should I Use Hormone Therapy? Decision Point You may want to … a stronger hormone. And if that one didn't help, you might try an even stronger hormone. The stronger hormones are … cycle, a new lining grows, getting ready for a possible pregnancy. If you don't become pregnant during that cycle, …
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… Fertility Problems: Should I Be Tested? Decision Point You may want to have a … 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Have tests to try to find out the cause of infertility. Don't have tests. … procedure or in vitro fertilization (IVF) to conceive a pregnancy. Laparoscopy, to look for problems with your …