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Overview
In early pregnancy, the physical changes are hardly noticeable. Skin may appear rosy because of increased circulation of blood. But most pregnant women notice that their body is changing: Many of them feel tired faster, their appetite changes, their breasts feel tender, and they may feel nauseous, especially in the morning (“morning sickness”). more...
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If a baby still hasn't been born more than one week after the due date, inducing labor will lower the risk of complications. more...
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Regional and general anesthetics are equally safe for babies born by Cesarean section. But these anesthetics have different pros and cons for mothers. more...
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(PantherMedia / iakovenko123) A new blood test can be used to determine the rhesus (Rh) factor of an unborn baby during pregnancy. That can help to decide whether it makes sense to give Rh-negative women an anti-D injection. more...
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Pregnancy and birth Everyday life. Do all pregnant women need to take iron supplements? (PantherMedia / AndreyPopov) Iron supplements are particularly important for pregnant women who have anemia. In women who have normal iron levels, taking iron supplements as a precautionary measure probably doesn’t have any health benefits. They can get enough iron in their diet. Iron is a mineral that is ... more...
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Pregnancy and birth Birth (PantherMedia / Dmitry Kalinovsky) If a baby is at risk of being born too early, giving the mother steroids before the birth can help her unborn baby's lungs to develop more quickly. more...
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Pregnancy and birth Birth. Epidurals and painkillers for labor pain relief (PantherMedia / Grzegorz Placzek) During pregnancy, many women think about how they will be able to cope with labor pain during the birth. Some women would rather avoid medication. Others feel reassured knowing that there are effective ways to relieve the pain. Many decide to have an epidural. Knowing that their partner ... more...
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Group B streptococcus bacteria are dangerous for babies. It's not clear whether it’s a good idea to routinely screen all pregnant women for these bacteria. more...
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Current topic Breast cancer. Being diagnosed with breast cancer often makes people feel very frightened and anxious. But if you get breast cancer for the first time and it hasn’t spread far, there’s a good chance that treatment can lead to full recovery. more...
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How does the ear work? What is cholesterol all about, and what is the spine made up of? In this section you will find answers to questions about the structure and function of the human body. more...
