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… Sleep Problems During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Sleep problems are common during pregnancy. Hormonal changes plus the discomforts of later pregnancy can break up the sleep cycle. First trimester. The …
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… Alcohol or Drug Use During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … drink, or take into your body affects you and your growing baby. Using alcohol or drugs while you're pregnant can cause … Breathing problems Low birth weight Physical and mental development problems Inhalants Life-threatening breathing …
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… Special Health Concerns During Pregnancy Last updated January 30, 2018 Pregnancy makes you … If it is not treated, it can harm both you and your baby. Signs of high blood pressure in pregnancy: swelling in … treatment. Breech position By about 32 to 36 weeks, most babies will move into the head down birth position where the …
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… Healthy physical activity in pregnancy Last updated August 8, 2013 It's never too late to start getting active, even if you're well into your pregnancy. Talk to your doctor or midwife first to make … training regimes modified as needed while your pregnancy progresses. Flexibility activities that involve …
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… Leg Cramps During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Leg cramps are common during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters. … Doctors don't know exactly what causes leg cramps during pregnancy. Here are some things you can do to help relieve a …
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… Pregnancy: Pelvic and Hip Pain On this page: Overview … pains in your hips and pelvic area when you're pregnant. Pregnancy hormones are relaxing your ligaments . This … stabilizing exercises can help reduce pelvic pain during pregnancy. footnote 1 Ask your doctor or midwife if a safe …
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… Pregnancy: Changes in Feet and Ankles On this page: Overview … Some changes in your feet and ankles are normal during pregnancy. These symptoms occur from normal hormonal changes … after delivery. Many women see a change in shoe size during pregnancy and that may not go away later. Redness and …
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… Pregnancy: Changes in Bowel Habits On this page: Overview … Constipation and hemorrhoids are common problems during pregnancy. Constipation Constipation causes less frequent … in prenatal vitamins also can cause constipation during pregnancy. Hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids are swollen veins at the …
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… Pregnancy: Nosebleeds and Bleeding Gums On this page: … Overview You may get nosebleeds during pregnancy. That's because there is more blood flow to the … with soft bristles. Regular visits to your dentist during pregnancy are important to prevent problems. Tell your …
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… Passing Tissue During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … you pass tissue or have moderate bleeding any time during pregnancy, call your doctor immediately. If possible, … it with you when you see your doctor. Pregnancy-Related Problems Current as of: November …
