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Normal Heart Rate and Detecting Baby Movement

The normal heart rate for a baby typically ranges from 110 to 160 beats per minute. The ability to feel the babys movements can vary. Generally, you may start feeling the babys movements around 16 to 18 weeks of pregnancy. However, for first-time pregnancies

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Risks of Complementary Therapies in Pregnancy

There is a wide range of natural techniques to relieve symptoms of pregnancy, such as massage and patterned breathing, oral supplements, and herbs. Some of these treatments are safe and can be helpful, while others could potentially harm you and your baby. It

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Endometriosis and Pregnancy: Seeking Fertility Solutions

It is nice that you asked this question. Endometriosis is becoming increasingly common and is a major concern for many women. Typically, an endometriosis patient would visit an Obstetrician and Gynecologist with three main reasons: pelvic pain, amenorrhea,

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Concern: Displaced IUD, Delayed Appointment

Sorry for the situation you are in. Of course, leaving the IUD in the correct position inside the uterus until the end of July is not safe and puts you at risk of getting pregnant. If pregnancy were to occur, it might be outside the womb, resulting in an

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Lactating Not Pregnant: Symptoms and Treatment

Lactation in Non-Pregnant Females: Possible Causes and Recommendations Galactorrhea: Excess prolactin, often due to medications, medical conditions (like hypothyroidism or pituitary tumors), or stress. Hormonal Imbalances: Fluctuations in estrogen and

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What causes week-long pregnancy bleeding?

1. Possible Causes: Bleeding in early pregnancy can have various causes. It could be implantation bleeding, which occurs when the fertilized egg attaches to the uterine lining. However, if the bleeding is accompanied by abdominal pains or cramps

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Can Natural Pregnancy Occur After Ovarian Surgery?

If only one ovary is removed during ovarian surgery, there's still a chance of natural conception because remaining ovary can still release eggs, however, if both ovaries are removed, the woman would enter menopause and wouldn't be able to conceive naturally.

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What's the Risk of 5mg Folic Acid?

1. Possible Causes: Folic acid overdose typically occurs with a daily intake exceeding 15 milligrams over four weeks or more. This surpasses the recommended daily allowance of 800 micrograms during pregnancy or lactation. 2. Necessary Actions: If concerned

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Do Anti-Thyroid Meds Affect Pregnancy?

Possibility: 1. Normal methimazole use won't hinder pregnancy. 2. Maternal exposure to methimazole in the first trimester can lead to teratogenic effects in the infant. 3. Birth defects may include choanal atresia, congenital heart disease, and facial

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How Does Breast Growth Affect Pregnancy?

Misinterpretation of Changes: 1. Breasts don't grow due to pregnancy itself but because of fat reserves accumulating. 2. Breast size isn't directly linked to milk production; it's about gland function after delivery. Possibilities: 1. Breast size change

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