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… Nutrition During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … protein. Examples include fish that are low in mercury, poultry without skin, low-fat milk products, and beans and peas … beans and peas. Fortified products such as cereal, bread, pasta, and rice are also good sources. Iron. Iron is found …
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… Anemia During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview What is anemia during pregnancy? Anemia during a healthy pregnancy is common. Anemia means your red blood cell level …
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… Swelling During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … some mild swelling because of normal fluid buildup during pregnancy. It's most common in your face, hands, or feet. As your pregnancy continues, your uterus puts pressure on blood …
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… Pregnancy: Vegetarian Diet On this page: Overview Related … diet can provide all the nutrients you need for a healthy pregnancy. If you eat a vegetarian diet, pay special … iron in your second and third trimesters as you did before pregnancy. Include nuts, beans, raisins, leafy green …
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… Evaluation and Treatment After a First Seizure On this page: Overview Overview After you have had a seizure , it can be difficult to … first seizure you've had. You may have had seizures in the past, such as brief absence seizures or auras, without …
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… Pregnancy: Kick Counts On this page: Overview Related … that your baby is healthy. Most women—especially in a first pregnancy—feel their baby move for the first time between 16 … nurse advice line. Labour and Delivery Pregnancy Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: …
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… Special Health Concerns During Pregnancy Last updated January 30, 2018 Pregnancy makes you … think you are experiencing symptoms of HELLP syndrome, you should seek emergency medical treatment. Breech position By … the outside of your belly with his or her hands to try to turn the baby to a head down position. If ECV does …
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… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File … with the vaccine at a young age is important. Who should get the hepatitis B vaccine at birth? The hepatitis B … B would get only the hepatitis B vaccine at birth. After birth, the baby will receive 3 more doses of hepatitis …
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… Healthy physical activity in pregnancy Last updated August 8, 2013 It's never too late to … times a week. If you’re already in pretty good shape, try 30-minute sessions four times a week. Choose things you … pain Painful uterine contractions (more than 6-8 per hour) Vaginal bleeding Any “gush” of fluid from the vagina …
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… After Childbirth: Urination and Bowel Problems On this page: … delivery. Your body is getting rid of the extra fluid from pregnancy. You may also sweat heavily as you lose the extra … delivery. Your body is getting rid of the extra fluid from pregnancy. You may also sweat heavily as you lose the extra …
