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… care provider will offer you one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. These prenatal ultrasound scans provide important medical … for you and your baby. What is a prenatal ultrasound? A prenatal ultrasound scan is a …
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… This treatment is meant to keep the fetus healthy until the baby is mature enough to be … disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you …
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… 38e What is fetal alcohol spectrum disorder? Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a term used to describe a … in your area, visit Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) at …
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… every 15 to 30 minutes during the first stage of labour. Then it would be checked more often during the second stage. A woman who has a problem during … about something during monitoring. Related Information Labour and Delivery References …
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… an "embryo." From eight weeks to birth, the formal term is "fetus." How growth progresses … of the uterus and the placenta starts to form. By about two weeks, when you miss your … tract and nervous system are beginning to form. The tube for the future heart starts …
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… physical changes to getting the chance to see your baby for the first time - here's an … overview of what to expect during the second trimester of your pregnancy. Your second trimester lasts …
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… During the third trimester (the last three months of pregnancy) your baby continues to develop, …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for … Down syndrome. The test is not available everywhere, because a doctor must have special … generally very safe. Personal stories about deciding to have a screening test for birth …
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… can talk to your doctor about them. Multiple Pregnancy: Should I Consider a Multifetal … your pregnancy longer and your chances of delivering one or more healthy babies. … important Equally important More important Where are you leaning now? Now that you've …
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… Condition Basics What is a multiple pregnancy? A multiple pregnancy means that … multiple pregnancy may cause early or severe morning sickness . How can you tell if you're … Managing Postpartum Depression Pregnancy: Dealing With Morning Sickness Cause You're …
