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2. Braxton Hicks contractions - Wikipedia

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   has been exercising (running, lifting heavy objects) is under excessive stress; has had her stomach touched; There are two thoughts for why these intermittent uterine muscle contractions may be occurring. The first is that these early “practice contractions” could be helping to prepare the body for true labor by strengthening the uterine ...

3. Maternal physiological changes in pregnancy - Wikipedia

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   During pregnancy the plasma volume increases by 40-50% and the red blood cell volume increases only by 20–30%. [22] These changes occur mostly in the second trimester and prior to 32 weeks gestation. [24] Due to dilution, the net result is a decrease in hematocrit or hemoglobin, which are measures of red blood cell concentration.

4. Prenatal nutrition - Wikipedia

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   Prenatal nutrition addresses nutrient recommendations before and during pregnancy. Nutrition and weight management before and during pregnancy has a profound effect on the development of infants. This is a rather critical time for healthy development since infants rely heavily on maternal stores and nutrient for optimal growth and health ...

5. 30 Maternity Ward Workers Share The Worst Cases Of “You ...

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   Aside from the terribly sad d**g situations others have posted about (they commonly get kids who have issues due to d***s during pregnancy), one case that stands out to me is a woman who ...

6. 24 Things You Really to Know About Osteoporosis ... - AOL

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   Long-term, heavy drinking can cause many health problems, including bone loss, heart disease, and stroke. ... Lifting weights. Tennis. Tai chi. ... (or after breastfeeding). Also, during pregnancy ...

7. More women are ending pregnancies on their own, a new ... - AOL

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   A growing number of women said they've tried to end their pregnancies on their own by doing things like taking herbs, drinking alcohol or even hitting themselves in the belly, a new study suggests.

8. Pregnancy - Wikipedia

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   Regular aerobic exercise during pregnancy appears to improve (or maintain) physical fitness. [127] Physical exercise during pregnancy appears to decrease the need for C-section [128] and reduce time in labor, [129] and even vigorous exercise carries no significant risks to babies [130] while providing significant health benefits to the mother ...

9. Senior Women? You Should be Lifting Weights, and Here's Why - AOL

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   An article in American Family Physician has a few additional tips, including using a spotter (someone who can help you if the weight ends up being too heavy), warming up properly, and not lifting ...