Nutrition basics
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Ankle swelling during pregnancy: What helps?
Try these tips to prevent and treat swelling of the ankles during pregnancy.
Amniocentesis
Find out about this prenatal test that checks the fluid surrounding the baby during pregnancy.
Amenorrhea
Absence of menstruation (amenorrhea) may be linked to an underlying, treatable problem. Learn about amenorrhea causes and when to seek help.
Allergy medications and pregnancy: What's safe?
Find out what medicines can help you manage allergies while you're pregnant.
Alkaline water: Better than plain water?
Health claims about alkaline water abound, but plain water is usually best.
Alcohol use: Weighing risks and benefits
Drinking alcohol in any amount is a health risk that increases with each drink you have. The risk peaks with heavy drinking, including binge drinking, which carries serious health risks.
Air travel during pregnancy: Is it safe?
Consider these guidelines if you need to fly while you're pregnant.
Adenomyosis
Displaced endometrial tissue from adenomyosis can cause an enlarged uterus and painful, heavy periods.
Abdominal hysterectomy
Learn why surgery to remove the uterus, known as a hysterectomy, might be done and what to expect if you need this surgery.
3rd trimester pregnancy: What to expect
Third trimester pregnancy can bring Braxton Hicks contractions, backaches and hemorrhoids as you await the start of labor.
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