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… Umbilical Hernia: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … numb the area around your belly button. You may have an epidural, which is medicine that numbs your body below the …
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… Special Health Concerns During Pregnancy Last updated January 30, 2018 Pregnancy makes you … bleeding during pregnancy is always a concern. If you have bleeding or spotting, stop whatever you're doing and … think you are experiencing symptoms of HELLP syndrome, you should seek emergency medical treatment. Breech position By …
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… Low Back Pain: Should I Try Epidural Steroid Shots? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to …
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… Vaginal Yeast Infection During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview If you are pregnant and have vaginal infection symptoms, see your doctor. Do not use … that during pregnancy: footnote 1 Vaginal medicines should be used for yeast infection treatment. These may be …
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… Sexually transmitted infections during pregnancy Last updated January 30, 2018 When you’re … are at risk of acquiring an STI during pregnancy you may have rescreening each trimester. If you do have an STI, … especially if you’re not in a steady relationship. You should also avoid high-risk activities, such as: Having …
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… Uterine Fibroids: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … surgery may increase your risk for certain problems during pregnancy. Taking out the uterus can cure uterine fibroids. …
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… High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy On this page: Health Tools … go up and down throughout the day. But if it stays up, you have high blood pressure (hypertension). What is high blood … pressure is higher than your doctor or midwife told you it should be, or it rises quickly. You have any vaginal …
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… Your Baby's Movements During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … You may wonder what it means. Most pregnant women don't have any serious problems. But it's a good idea to learn … are awake at night. Starting at about 30 to 32 weeks, you should feel your baby move several times a day. Babies …
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… Childbirth Classes On this page: Overview Related … partner a lot. This is especially true if it's your first pregnancy. If a friend is going to be your labour coach, … will: Give you good information about what you can expect during pregnancy and labour and delivery. You may also learn …
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… Living well during your pregnancy Last updated September 17, 2024 … your healthcare provider if you plan to change your diet or have questions about the foods you eat. Learn more about …
