Results for "Pregnancy"

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Contractions That Start Then Stop: What It Means and When to Go In
When you’re pregnant, noticing contractions before labor starts is common. Contractions are caused by uterine muscles tightening and then relaxing. Your...
October 02
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Pelvic Pressure in Late Pregnancy: Here’s What It Could Mean
As your due date gets closer, your body begins preparing for birth in many noticeable ways. One of the most common signs is a heavy, achy pressure low...
September 25
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Linea Nigra: What That Dark Line on Your Pregnant Belly Means
Over the last several months, your body has been going through many noticeable changes. Pregnancy can certainly do that.  But one surprising change for...
September 07
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Your Baby Was Diagnosed With a Heart Defect Before Birth: What Happens Next?
If your baby is diagnosed with a heart defect before birth, it’s normal to feel shocked, scared or confused. First, take a breath. While the news may be...
August 13
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Postpartum Cramping: What’s Normal and What Not to Ignore
Childbirth takes a lot out of you. You expected to feel some soreness after your baby was born but perhaps cramping caught you off guard. Many new parents...
August 03
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Can GLP-1 Medications Affect Fertility? What Women Should Know
If you’re taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss, you may wonder how they could affect your fertility. If you have polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome...
June 19
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Baby Gender Prediction: Do Old Wives’ Tales Really Work?
Now that you are showing, everyone seems to want to know if you are having a boy or a girl. They might look at your cravings, your belly shape or even...
June 10
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Tips for Staying Active in Your Third Trimester
You’ve made it to the third trimester of pregnancy. With only a few weeks left, you might feel excited, exhausted and maybe a little unsure about what...
May 28
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Pelvic Health During and After Pregnancy: What’s Normal and What’s Not
Pregnancy and childbirth change your body in many ways. But when it comes to pelvic health, many women get dated or incomplete advice. If you’ve ever had...
May 18
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Signs of Anovulation and What It Means for Your Fertility
If your periods are irregular or you're trying to get pregnant, you might hear the word anovulation.  Anovulation, also called an anovulatory cycle, happens...
April 17