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… develop in pregnancy or from the pushing and straining of childbirth. They often go away a few weeks after birth. To … Sit or soak in a warm bath.  Useful resources After childbirth: urination and bowel problems Pregnancy: …
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… we see today. When is the best time to quit? It is always a good time to quit. The health benefits of quitting smoking … of someone who never smoked. How can I get ready to quit? Planning can help you succeed. Here are some steps to take: … provider or local pharmacist to discuss if these are a good choice for you, and to get a prescription. What programs are …
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… way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. … treatment that you may not need. A package may seem like a good value. But you may be paying for tests you don't need. … screenings. Commercial packages often appear to be a good value. You get a lot of screenings for a low price. But …
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… why to avoid these risks. Alcohol and your baby The safest choice is not to drink alcohol while breastfeeding. Alcohol … fussy and irritable. However, because breastfeeding is so good for your baby, it is better to breastfeed than not even …
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… way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. … these problems 4 times out of 100. But ultrasound isn't as good at finding Down syndrome or genetic diseases. Quad … is a chance of a problem with your fetus. The tests are good at finding a problem if there is one. You may have …
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… way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. … prescribe them. Talk to your doctor if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant and want to stop smoking. If you … cause an upset stomach (nausea) or heartburn. Gum is not a good choice for people who have dentures or problems with …
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… way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. … and external hemorrhoids are present. Surgery may be a good choice for internal hemorrhoids that bulge from the … the bleeding so I can worry a little less. I have heard good things about the infrared photocoagulation treatment. …
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… Make a Wise Decision Take Action Open/close information section Health Topics Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Addison's … Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer Open/close information section Medical Tests A1c Test Adrenocorticotropic Hormone … Hormone (TSH) Test Open/close information section Make a Wise Decision Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: …
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… system fight cancer. Sometimes a clinical trial may be a good choice. Your doctor will talk with you about your options … You may want to talk with your doctor about if you are a good candidate for genetic testing for breast cancer. This …
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… to eat. When you're hungry, you'll have several healthy choices. Discuss your family routines. If you take the kids … others that you're successful. Help you make healthy food choices. Ask them to encourage you to eat more fruits and … rooms for people who are trying to make changes in food choices. You can read and leave messages and chat online …