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Can I Use a Hot Tub When I’m Pregnant?
A soak in a hot tub might seem like the perfect answer to pregnancy aches and pains. But is is safe? Here's what you need to know. Read More
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What to Know About Periods After Pregnancy
Most pregnant people have their cycles return to their personal normal sometime after birth. Learn more from the experts at UPMC. Read More
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Why You Shouldn’t Skip Your 6 Week Postpartum Checkup
A new parent's focus is on caring for your newborn. But your body endures much during pregnancy and afterward, and postpartum checkups can keep you healthy. Read More
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Getting Referred to a Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist
If you've been referred to a maternal fetal medicine (MFM) doctor, you'll get extra monitoring and care. Learn how a MFM specialist can help you and your baby. Read More
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What to Know About Sagging Breasts After Pregnancy
While it's normal for breasts to sag after pregnancy, breastfeeding doesn't cause breast sagging. Learn why breast sagging happens and how to deal with it. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
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Pregnant? Gestational Diabetes Is Often Misunderstood. Know the Myths from Facts
Gestational diabetes affects as many as 10% of pregnancies. Learn the facts about what does (and doesn't) cause it and how to manage it for a healthy pregnancy. Read More
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Can I Get Pregnant with Uterine Fibroids?
If you've been diagnosed with uterine fibroids, you may wonder — can uterine fibroids affect fertility? Learn more about fibroids and they may affect fertility. Read More
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How Do I Count Fetal Kicks? When Should Pregnant People Begin Counting Kicks?
As you reach your third trimester, your doctor may ask you to regularly track fetal movement by doing pregnancy kick counts. Learn more. Read More
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Can Pumping Induce Labor?
If you're heavily pregnant, you may have heard that breast pumping can induce labor. Find out if this is true and safe and what you need to know about labor induction for medical and non-medical reasons. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth