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… Overview During the first trimester, babies grow quickly - passing … two official stages of development. For the first seven weeks, a developing baby is … form. By about two weeks, when you miss your first period, the embryo becomes a layered …
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During the third trimester (the last three months of pregnancy) your baby continues to develop, gains weight and begins to prepare for the birthing process. Here's a detailed overview of how your …
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… 38e What is fetal alcohol spectrum disorder? Fetal Alcohol … and heavy drinking If illegal or street drugs, or medications are being used at the … time Genetics and many other factors For more information on pregnancy and alcohol use, …
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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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… chance of having a baby with birth defects. Based on the results of the tests, … B screening, and group B strep screening. Testing For Birth Defects Tests in the first …
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… Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … choose amniocentesis . Key points to remember Testing for birth defects means that you may …
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… Learning Center Learn about pregnancy and childbirth Whether you are … childbirth, and breastfeeding can answer your questions. You can find information … Options Childbirth: Epidurals Childbirth: Is Planning a C-Section a Good Choice? …
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… decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … that you can talk to your doctor about them. Pregnancy: Should I Have Amniocentesis? 1 Get … done between weeks 15 and 20 of a woman's pregnancy to check for certain health …
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… to reduce the number of fetuses has a risk of miscarriage of the remaining fetuses. Early … triplets or more increases the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth, and … of reducing the number of fetuses include: Miscarriage of the other fetuses. The …
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… decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … that you can talk to your doctor about them. Pregnancy: Should I Have CVS (Chorionic Villus … to decide whether you want to continue your pregnancy or make plans to care for a sick …
