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Women with heart disease, diabetes, lupus, and some hereditary conditions should consult a health professional before getting pregnant, as these conditions increase the risk of morbidity and mortality for both the mother and child. Prenatal care i...
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Abortion is legal through the 24th week of pregnancy...Pregnant women should avoid all alcohol and drug use...Women should discuss all medication use with their providers...
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Detailed information on alcohol and pregnancy, including fetal alcohol syndrome
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Detailed information on alcohol and pregnancy, including the risks involved with alcohol use during pregnancy
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Achieving adequate nutritional support is difficult during cancer therapy or treatment. However, preservation of body composition and proper nutrition will help to maintain strength and may improve daily function and ability to cope with cancer therapies.
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Detailed information on prenatal medical care and what to expect during prenatal medical visits
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Prenatal care describes the health and supportive services provided to a woman during her pregnancy. Prenatal care generally consists of an ordered series of visits to health professionals, with the visits occurring monthly early in the pregnancy and weekly during the last month of pregnancy.
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Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your baby. Only you can decide whether you're ready to quit.
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Chiropractic care is a natural way to treat back pain during and after pregnancy without using medications.
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Prenatal care is that health care given to a pregnant woman and to the developing fetus until the time of delivery. Purpose The purpose of prenatal care is to: Establish a baseline for vital signs and current health status.
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No one can say for sure that a medication is safe to use while you're pregnant. But, avoiding medicines may not be a good idea, either. It may be wiser to treat an illness than ignore it.
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Following these guidelines can help keep you and your developing child healthy in the months to come.
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You need to take care of yourself for a new reason. Your health can affect your baby's growth.
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Planning to have a baby? There are steps you can take before you ever become pregnant to help ensure a smooth pregnancy and a healthy outcome for you and your infant.
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