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… examinations may include: Measurement of your blood pressure while lying down on your left … date, and place. Checking for signs of vision problems. You may be asked to read and may have your eyes examined. With frequent physical …
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Overview Eclampsia is pregnancy-related seizure activity that is caused by severe pre-eclampsia . Less than 1% of women who have pre-eclampsia experience seizures. footnote 1 Eclampsia is …
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Overview What is fetal monitoring during labour? Fetal heart monitoring is a way to check the heart rate of your baby (fetus) during labour. The heart rate is a good way to find out if your baby is …
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Overview It's important for your child to have regularly scheduled checkups, often called health checkups or well-child visits, beginning shortly after birth and lasting through the teen years. These …
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… for the rest of your pregnancy. Your baby's health also will be closely watched. The more … baby has to be delivered early to protect the health of the mother or the baby. If this … will get special care for premature babies. Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise …
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… of the babies. What prenatal examinations and tests will you need? Your doctor or midwife … The doctor or midwife will also do tests to look for any signs of problems. If … can help you and your babies stay healthy. Tests done during a multiple pregnancy Blood …
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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 …
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… HELLP Syndrome Hepatitis C in Pregnancy High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy High-Risk Pregnancy HIV and Pregnancy Hospital … (Bariatric) Surgery Pregnancy and Chronic High Blood Pressure Pregnancy and Epilepsy …
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… Yeast Infection Braxton Hicks Contractions Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Screening Breast … or Recurrent Breast Cancer: Lymph Node Surgery for Staging Cancer Breast Changes … Breast Problems Breast Reduction Breast-Conserving Surgery (Lumpectomy) for Breast …
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Overview During pregnancy, you may have many questions about your health and potential complications that can occur during pregnancy. You may have underlying health risk factors that can increase the …
