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… Pregnancy: Should I Bank My Baby's Umbilical Cord Blood? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … bank, the cord blood can be used by anyone who needs it. During your pregnancy, you may get ads or brochures from …
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… Breast Cancer Screening: When Should I Start Having Mammograms? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … Out of 1,000 women who are diagnosed with breast cancer during screening mammograms, experts estimate that about 190 …
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… C-section) birth. Over the next few days and weeks, you may have some bleeding and afterpains as your uterus shrinks. … information, see the topic Postpartum Depression . What should you know about newborn care? During your baby's first … change as it returns to its non-pregnant condition. As with pregnancy changes, postpartum changes are different for …
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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 …
