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  2. Couvade syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Couvade syndrome, also called sympathetic pregnancy, is a proposed condition in which an expectant father experiences some of the same symptoms and behavior as his pregnant partner. [1] These most often include major weight gain, altered hormone levels, morning nausea , and disturbed sleep patterns.

  3. Gastrocolic reflex - Wikipedia

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    The gastrocolic reflex or gastrocolic response is a physiological reflex that controls the motility, or peristalsis, of the gastrointestinal tract following a meal. It involves an increase in motility of the colon consisting primarily of giant migrating contractions, in response to stretch in the stomach following ingestion and byproducts of digestion entering the small intestine. [1]

  4. False pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    Signs of false pregnancy include amenorrhea (missed periods), galactorrhea (flow of milk from breast), breast enlargement, weight gain, abdominal growth, sensations of fetal movement and contractions, [1] nausea and vomiting, [1] changes in the uterus and cervix, [1] and frequent urination. [3] Abdominal distention is the most common symptom. [2]

  5. Uterine contraction - Wikipedia

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    Uterine contractions are muscle contractions of the uterine smooth muscle that can occur at various intensities in both the non-pregnant and pregnant uterine state. The non-pregnant uterus undergoes small, spontaneous contractions in addition to stronger, coordinated contractions during the menstrual cycle and orgasm.

  6. 10 Warning Signs You're Not Eating Enough Protein - AOL

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    ShutterstockIt's no secret that protein is an essential nutrient for building muscle mass, supporting healthy weight management, and bolstering the immune system. But protein isn't vital only for ...

  7. Cramp - Wikipedia

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    A cramp is a sudden, involuntary, painful skeletal muscle contraction [1] [2] or overshortening associated with electrical activity; [3] while generally temporary and non-damaging, they can cause significant pain and a paralysis-like immobility of the affected muscle.

  8. Woman with stomach pains learns she’s 23 weeks pregnant - AOL

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    The 37-year-old mother was having a rare type of ectopic pregnancy, her doctors said in a case report. Woman with stomach pains learns she’s 23 weeks pregnant — in her abdomen, doctors say ...

  9. Doctors Explain The Surprising Reason Birth Control Is Less ...

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    Early studies are showing that inadvertent exposure in the first trimester of pregnancy was not associated with birth defects, but at the moment it is not recommended to take a GLP-1 during pregnancy.