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… Using drugs during pregnancy … Street drugs and some pharmaceutical drugs can be harmful for you and for your developing baby during pregnancy. … Using street drugs when you’re pregnant can increase the …
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… Alcohol or Drug Use During Pregnancy … when you're pregnant is to avoid alcohol and drugs. During pregnancy, everything you eat, … your body affects you and your growing baby. Using alcohol or drugs while you're pregnant …
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… Depression During Pregnancy … Overview Depression is common during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. If you have symptoms of depression during pregnancy or are depressed and learn you …
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… Nausea or Vomiting During Pregnancy … to gain some relief from morning sickness using home treatment, such as changing what, … diet. Do not smoke. Do not use alcohol or drugs. Avoid caffeine or limit your intake to …
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… Sexually transmitted infections during pregnancy … protect yourself and your baby from STIs by using condoms, especially if you’re not in a … multiple partners Injecting or using street drugs Sharing needles Engaging in anal sex …
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… Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy … common problems that aren't caused by your pregnancy, like a cold or influenza (flu). Or … Not all cold and flu medicines are safe during pregnancy. Do not use other …
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… Fetal Blood Sampling (FBS) During Pregnancy … to reduce your and the fetus's movement during the FBS procedure. The fetus may be … to prevent preterm labour (tocolytic drugs). Results Fetal blood tests show the …
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… Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) … that came with the medicine you're using. If you have questions, talk to your … Some interactions can be dangerous. Harm during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you are …
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… Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) … that came with the medicine you're using. If you have questions, talk to your … Some interactions can be dangerous. Harm during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you are …
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… Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time … (some methods) Preventing heavy bleeding during menstruation (IUDs) Other uses Talk to … work less effectively, such as anti-seizure drugs. Ask your health care provider about how …
