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… Birth Control: Myths About Sex and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … if your body isn't mature enough to handle the stress of pregnancy. In fact, some girls ovulate a couple of weeks … If you choose to have sexual intercourse but want to avoid pregnancy, use an effective and safe method of birth control …
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… Week 12 of Pregnancy: What's Going On Inside On this page: Overview … changes that happen around this time. By 10 weeks of pregnancy, fetuses have nearly all of the body structures … changes that happen around this time. By 10 weeks of pregnancy, fetuses have nearly all of the body structures …
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… Week 32 of Pregnancy: What's Going On Inside On this page: Overview … at certain times of the day and night. By 32 weeks of pregnancy, your baby's eyes can respond to changes in light. … at certain times of the day and night. By 32 weeks of pregnancy, your baby's eyes can respond to changes in light. …
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… Week 36 of Pregnancy: What's Going On Inside On this page: Overview … and legs look chubby. If your baby is born after week 36 of pregnancy, the chances of healthy survival are very good. … and legs look chubby. If your baby is born after week 36 of pregnancy, the chances of healthy survival are very good. …
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… Week 24 of Pregnancy: What's Going On Inside On this page: Overview … at certain times of the day and night. At 23 weeks of pregnancy, your baby's eyes show rapid eye movement. In rare … at certain times of the day and night. At 23 weeks of pregnancy, your baby's eyes show rapid eye movement. In rare …
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… Week 28 of Pregnancy: What's Going On Inside On this page: Overview … at certain times of the day and night. At about 24 weeks of pregnancy, a baby's lungs are starting to make surfactant, … at certain times of the day and night. At about 24 weeks of pregnancy, a baby's lungs are starting to make surfactant, …
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… Fetal Blood Sampling (FBS) During Pregnancy On this page: Overview How It Is Done Results … your doctor plan the best treatment for you during your pregnancy. If the effects of Rh sensitization are severe and … your doctor plan the best treatment for you during your pregnancy. If the effects of Rh sensitization are severe and …
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… Healthy eating guidelines for food safety during pregnancy Last updated April 1, 2015 Download PDF Document … food safety recommendations helps you have a healthy pregnancy. Use the information in this fact sheet to help … Additional Resources section below. Vitamin A A balanced diet rich in dark green and orange vegetables and fruit …
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Pregnancy: Should I Have CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling)? … choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Pregnancy: Should I Have CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling)? 1 … have more time to decide whether you want to continue your pregnancy or make plans to care for a sick child. CVS isn't …
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Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? … choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? … If, for example, you know that you would continue your pregnancy even with a birth defect, you might decide not to …