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… the end of your pregnancy, you may not need treatment. Depending on what's causing the … the end of your pregnancy, you may not need treatment. Depending on what's causing the …
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Overview Abnormal vaginal discharge Changing hormone levels during pregnancy can affect the normal balance of organisms in the vagina. If you are pregnant and have abnormal vaginal symptoms, such as …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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… who provide first aid when they may be in contact with blood or body fluids. Precautions … in the unlikely event that you come in contact with the health professional's blood. … skin surfaces immediately after they come in contact with blood or body fluids. Always wear …
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… Amniotic fluid surrounds the fetus during pregnancy. Having too much of this fluid is … This includes diabetes that occurs during pregnancy (gestational diabetes). The fetus … is larger than expected for the age of the pregnancy. Your doctor will find this out. …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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… blood , you'll get an Rh immunoglobulin injection (such as WinRho). This is done to … blood , you'll get an Rh immunoglobulin injection (such as WinRho). This is done to …
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… ask for pain medicine, such as an epidural injection, which partially or fully numbs the … certain procedures—such as a vitamin K injection, a heel prick for a blood test, and … Epidural anesthesia , which is an ongoing injection of pain medicine into the epidural …
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… ultrasound? A prenatal ultrasound scan is a painless medical procedure. It is requested by … This method provides a better view of the lower part of your uterus and is used to … about induction of labour Can I find out the sex of my baby? During the 2nd trimester …
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… pregnant yet, see the topic Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy . For more information on … Ahead Fitness: Walking for Wellness Healthy Eating: Changing Your Eating Habits Healthy … prenatal visit includes a health history, physical examination, and blood and urine …
