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… Pregnancy: Hemorrhoids and Constipation On this page: … Overview Hemorrhoids are swollen veins at the end of the large intestine ( anus ). They often … common hemorrhoid symptoms. Hemorrhoids are common during pregnancy, because: The enlarged uterus places extra …
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… Multiple Pregnancy: Should I Consider a Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction? Decision Point You may want to have a … so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Multiple Pregnancy: Should I Consider a Multifetal Pregnancy …
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… Early Signs of Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Early pregnancy is the first 10 weeks of pregnancy. Pregnancy begins when your egg joins with a sperm …
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… Home Pregnancy Tests On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done … Done Risks Results Test Overview Home pregnancy tests can find the presence of a pregnancy hormone (called human chorionic gonadotropin, or …
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… Cancer During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Sometimes cancer and pregnancy can happen at the same time. The type of cancer treatment used during pregnancy depends on a number of things, including: How far …
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… Asthma During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Overview Asthma is a fairly common health problem during pregnancy. This includes those who have never had asthma … when asthma is well controlled, there are few risks to the pregnancy. Most asthma treatments are safe to use when …
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… Exercise During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … posture, relieve back pain and other discomforts related to pregnancy, and prepare you for the challenges of childbirth. … Most women can begin or continue to exercise during pregnancy. Try exercise classes designed specifically for …
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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 … Document Vietnamese What are the risks of drinking during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and your … There is no known safe amount of alcohol at any stage of pregnancy. It is safest not to drink at all when you are …
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… Pregnancy and dental health Last updated July 1, 2021 … Spanish Document Vietnamese Why is dental health during pregnancy important? It is important to take care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy for the following reasons: Hormonal changes during …
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… HIV testing in pregnancy Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … A person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because … to improve your own health and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Should I get tested if I am planning a …
