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… Immunizations and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … protects both you and your unborn baby (fetus). After you have been immunized (vaccinated) against or infected by a … or during your pregnancy. footnote 3 Your other children should receive their immunizations on schedule. Having your …
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… in water also may reduce the chance that you'll use an epidural for pain management. footnote 1 Sometime before you are ready to push your baby out, you will have help getting out of the tub. Delivering in water A … Citations Cluett ER, et al. (2018). Immersion in water during labour and birth. Cochrane Database of Systematic …
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… Pregnancy and Diabetes: Planning for Pregnancy Actionset Overview If you have diabetes and are planning to become pregnant, meet with … you need treatment changes. Possible blood sugar problems during pregnancy. For example, many women have low blood …
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… Obesity and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … does your weight affect your pregnancy? Most pregnant women have healthy babies—and that includes women who are obese. … advice about what to do and what to avoid during pregnancy. Should you try to lose weight during pregnancy? No. …
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… Osteoporosis: Should I Have a Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA) Test? Decision … and it can help guide decisions about treatment. During the X-ray test, you are exposed to a very low dose of …
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… of episiotomy . footnote 1 Starting at week 34 of your pregnancy, take about 5 minutes to massage your perineum, 3 … At first, it may burn and feel uncomfortable. But this should get better after a few massage sessions. Sit with … your legs apart and your back supported. You might want to have a hand mirror handy, so you can see your perineum. Or …
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… After Childbirth: Pelvic Bone Problems On this page: Overview … symphysis, or symphysis pubis. As the pelvic bones loosen during pregnancy, the pubic symphysis can separate. This isn't a …
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… Breast Cancer: Should I Have Chemotherapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer? Decision … had some gene tests done on the tissue that was removed during my surgery. The tests showed that the cancer was not …
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… Prostate Cancer: Should I Have Radiation or Surgery for Localized Prostate Cancer? … from needing to wear pads to dribbling urine now and then during stressful activities. Surgery also can cause scar …
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… delivery. Your body is getting rid of the extra fluid from pregnancy. You may also sweat heavily as you lose the extra … you had an incision ( episiotomy ) or a tear in your vagina during childbirth, your bowel movements may be painful. You also may have constipation. Drink plenty of water and juices and take …
