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Why is smoking bad during pregnancy?
If a woman smokes when she is pregnant, her baby is exposed to harmful chemicals such as tar, nicotine, and carbon monoxide. Nicotine causes blood vessels to cons...
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What is the Rh factor?
The Rh factor is a type of protein found on red blood cells. Most people have the Rh factor—they are Rh positive. Others do not have the Rh factor—they are Rh negative. A simpl...
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What is the due date and what does it mean?
Your due date is used as a guide for checking your pregnancy's progress and the baby's growth and age. Health care providers often use more than one method...
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When is the best time to travel during pregnancy?
The best time to travel is probably the middle of your pregnancy—between weeks 14 and 28. Most common pregnancy emergencies usually happen in the fir...
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What is special fetal testing?
Special fetal testing ("fetal" refers to the developing offspring in the uterus from the ninth week of pregnancy until the end of pregnancy) helps check the health, act...
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What is a birth defect?
A birth defect is a physical problem that is present at birth. A birth defect may affect how the body looks, functions, or both. Many birth defects are mild, but some can be s...
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What types of tests are done during pregnancy?
A number of tests are suggested for all women during prenatal care. Some of these tests are performed on samples of your blood and urine and cells from ...
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What causes dark spots during pregnancy?
During pregnancy, many women notice dark spots on their breasts, nipples, or inner thighs. These dark areas come from an increase in the body's melanin. This ...
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What causes miscarriage?
Miscarriage can be caused by a number of things before, during, or after the process of fertilization—in which the male sperm and the female egg join. Most factors that cause...
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What is cystic fibrosis (CF)?
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder. It is caused by an abnormal gene that is passed from parent to child. It is a lifelong illness that affects all of the organs...
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