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… to not drink alcohol at all. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy puts your baby at risk of Fetal … drinking alcohol while pregnant, taking drugs during pregnancy or while breastfeeding may …
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38e What is fetal alcohol spectrum disorder? Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a term used to describe a range of health and behavioural problems affecting people exposed to alcohol during …
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… health a priority is especially important during pregnancy. Taking care of your mental, … Pregnancy: Carpal tunnel syndrome Leg cramps during pregnancy Massage therapy during
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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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… doctor about them. Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? 1 Get the … Summary Get the facts Your options Have a screening test to find out the chance that … your baby has a birth defect. Don't have a screening test. You may decide not to have any …
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… of having a baby with a genetic condition or birth defect are higher than average. Even … that can give clues about your baby's health. During the test, your doctor puts a needle … that your baby may be poked by the needle during the test. But this is rare when …
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… You'll also have your blood pressure and weight checked. The urine and blood tests are … Dealing With Morning Sickness Stress Management: Breathing Exercises for Relaxation … to switch medicine or make other changes. But stopping medicine is not always the best …
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… Talk with your doctor or midwife during your pregnancy to find out your options. If you have a low-risk pregnancy—which means that you and your baby … at set times during labour. For example, in a pregnancy with no problems, the baby's …
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… The bilirubin result from amniocentesis testing shows that the fetus is moderately to … The bilirubin result from amniocentesis testing shows that the fetus is moderately to …