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Warning Signs During Pregnancy What are some warning signs of possible pregnancy complications? Talk with your healthcare provider about the possible warning signs of preterm labor and other pregnancy complications. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any of
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Exercise: Before Starting an Exercise Program Talk with your provider It’s always important to talk with your healthcare provider before starting an exercise program. This is especially true if you currently have, or have had, any of the following: Diabetes Chest pain or pain in
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Breast Infections and Inflammations What is lactational mastitis? The most common type of breast infection is lactational mastitis. This happens when a person is breastfeeding. The nipples become cracked and sore. This allows bacteria from the baby's mouth to enter the ducts and
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Anatomy of the Prostate Gland Facts about the prostate gland The prostate gland is about the size of a walnut. It's located just below the bladder, and it surrounds the urethra. This is a tube that carries urine and semen out of the body. The prostate is partly muscular and
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Anatomy of Female Pelvic Area Endometrium. The lining of the uterus. Uterus. Also called the womb, the uterus is a hollow, pear-shaped organ located in a person's lower abdomen, between the bladder and the rectum. Ovaries. Two female reproductive organs located in the pelvis
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Calculating a Due Date A typical pregnancy lasts, on average, 280 days, or 40 weeks—starting with the first day of the last normal menstrual period as day 1. An estimated due date can be calculated by following steps 1 through 3: First, determine the first day of your last
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Physical Therapist What is a physical therapist? Physical therapy focuses on the evaluation, management, and prevention of disorders of human motion. Physical therapists (PTs) are important members of the rehab (rehabilitation) team. They evaluate and provide treatment for people
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Genetic Disorders Associated with Congenital Heart Disease Click on the links below to learn more about these topics. Down Syndrome Marfan Syndrome 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome© 2000-2025 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a
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Menstrual Disorders Many menstrual conditions affect adolescent females and require the clinical care of a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview. Amenorrhea Dysmenorrhea Premenstrual
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Symptoms and Diagnosis of Multiple Pregnancy What are the symptoms of multiple pregnancy? Each woman may have slightly different symptoms. But the most common symptoms of multiple pregnancy are: Uterus is larger than expected for the dates in pregnancy More morning sickness