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… HIV and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … as part of your routine prenatal care, it's a good idea to have one. If you have any risk factors for HIV infection, … could also become infected. The virus is usually passed on during labour and childbirth. It is sometimes is passed …
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… Hepatitis C in Pregnancy On this page: … Treatment can usually cure hepatitis C. How is it diagnosed during pregnancy? A blood test for hepatitis C is usually … to this virus. If the test is positive (which means you have been exposed), then an HCV RNA blood test is done. This …
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… Molar Pregnancy On this page: … cause serious problems in some cases. So a molar pregnancy should be treated right away. Treatment will make sure that … the molar growth. Any fetal tissue that forms is likely to have severe defects. Sometimes a pregnancy that seems to be …
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… Lupus and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … lupus flare or are taking corticosteroid medicines, you may have irregular menstrual cycles. This can make it hard to … have successful pregnancies. Women who become pregnant during lupus remission are more likely to have a successful …
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… Pregnancy and Epilepsy On this page: Overview Related … antiepileptic medicines increase the risk even more. If you have epilepsy and become pregnant, stopping medicine … treatment is not always the best solution. Having seizures during pregnancy can also harm the baby. And pregnancy …
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… Schizophrenia and Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview People with schizophrenia have goals and desires just like people who do not have the … are some things to know. You will want people to help you during your pregnancy and when you are first taking care of …
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… Ending a pregnancy Last updated June 1, 2021 Overview You may need to … about abortion are available to people in B.C. If you have questions about pregnancy options, procedures and other … in place and be used as regular birth control, the EPC should not be. The EPC is designed to keep you from getting …
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… Ectopic Pregnancy On this page: Cause Prevention … caused by damaged fallopian tubes . A fertilized egg may have trouble passing through a damaged tube, causing the egg … key signs of an ectopic pregnancy are: Belly, pelvic, or shoulder pain. It most often starts 6 to 8 weeks after a …
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… Bedrest in Pregnancy On this page: Overview … What is bedrest? Bedrest is limiting physical activity during your pregnancy. It can last a few weeks or even … put on bedrest? Your doctor may put you on bedrest if you have pre-eclampsia or are pregnant with multiple babies. Or …
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… Cholestasis of Pregnancy On this page: … This condition may happen when hormone levels increase during pregnancy. It can make the skin very itchy. Home … examination and ask you about your medical history. You may have blood tests or other tests. How is cholestasis of …
