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Body image changes: Pregnancy and postpartum
Body image is the thoughts and feelings you have about your body. When your body changes, so can the image you have of yourself, which affects your overall well-being.…
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6 benefits of a pre-pregnancy consultation
When you’re considering expanding your family, it doesn’t have to be something you do alone! A pre-pregnancy consultation can help you clarify your goals and understand what to expect…
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Is acetaminophen safe for pregnancy?
Pregnancy can bring on some uncomfortable side effects like nausea and gas, plus aches and pains as your body changes. It has been widely acknowledge and accepted to take…
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Pregnancy and immunizations: Three vaccines to get while pregnant
Editor’s note: This article was updated in October 2021 to include COVID-19 vaccine information. Beyond pure excitement, or sometimes nausea and fatigue, once you learn you are pregnant, you…
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4 common treatable pregnancy complications and disorders
Even if you were healthy prior to your pregnancy, you may experience a complication that could affect your health, your baby or both. Fortunately, many common complications are treatable.…
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Is cancer treatment safe during pregnancy?
Cancer diagnosis during pregnancy is rare. However, breast cancer, cervical cancer and melanoma are the most common cancers found in pregnant women. Though it sounds scary, cancer diagnosed during…
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First trimester tips: What to expect in early pregnancy
The first trimester of pregnancy can be full of excitement and uncertainty at the same time. If it’s your first pregnancy, you’ll probably have a lot of questions the…
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Breech pregnancy: 4 things to know
When you become pregnant, you want to know what to expect. This includes things that could complicate your pregnancy. One of those factors is a breech pregnancy. A breech…
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Pregnancy and heart health: What you need to know
Most healthy women can safely endure pregnancy and the increased strain it puts on the heart. The same goes for most women with heart conditions. “It is very rare…