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… shown below, by about four weeks, major body systems are starting to develop. Time Events 4 weeks The embryo’s eyes, ears, nose, spine, digestive tract and nervous system are … weeks The embryo’s eyes, ears, nose, spine, digestive tract and nervous system are …
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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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… (FASD) is a term used to describe a range of health and behavioural problems affecting … factors: The birthing parent’s overall health and well-being Alcohol drinking … on pregnancy and alcohol use, visit HealthLinkBC File #38d Pregnancy and alcohol …
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… to not drink alcohol at all. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy puts your baby at risk of Fetal … also known as FASD. FASD is an umbrella term used to describe the range of disabilities …
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… Many pregnant women also have: Changes in vaginal discharge. A thin, milky-white … needed. Common infections during pregnancy Vaginal yeast infections are more common in … doctor or midwife if you have symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection or bacterial vaginal …
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… screening tests and decide whether to have chorionic villus sampling (CVS) or to choose amniocentesis . …
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… Staying Healthy Around Animals Stillbirth Subchorionic Hemorrhage Surgical Abortion Care … Blood Type Test Cell-Free DNA Test Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) Contraction Stress Test Coombs …
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… can't guarantee that your baby will be born healthy. No test can do that. If the test … in it that can give clues about your baby's health. During the test, your doctor puts a … Information (e.g. cross-references to other topics, definitions or medical illustrations) …
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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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… first trimester. If the test shows a serious health problem, you have more time to decide … can't guarantee that your baby will be born healthy. No test can do that. CVS has some … Information (e.g. cross-references to other topics, definitions or medical illustrations) …
