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Fetal macrosomia
Risk factors
- Pregnancy and obesity: Know the risks Pregnancy and obesity — Find out how obesity can affect your pregnancy.
- Obesity Obesity — Comprehensive overview covers causes, treatment and prevention of this serious health risk.
Tests and diagnosis
- Nonstress test Nonstress test — Overview covers definition and results of this prenatal test.
Causes
- Gestational diabetes Gestational diabetes — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of diabetes that develops during pregnancy.
Complications
- Childhood obesity Childhood obesity — Comprehensive overview covers screening, complications, treatment and prevention.
Treatments and drugs
- Vacuum extraction Vacuum extraction — Overview covers why it's done, the risks and what you can expect from this procedure sometimes done during childbirth.
- Forceps delivery Forceps delivery — Overview covers why it's done, the risks and what you can expect from this procedure sometimes done during childbirth.
- C-section C-section — Overview covers why it's done, risks, what you can expect and tips for recovery.
Prevention
- Pregnancy and exercise: Baby, let's move! Pregnancy and exercise can go hand in hand. Here's how to stay safe and motivated.
- Pregnancy and diabetes: Why lifestyle counts Pregnancy and diabetes — What you need to know to deliver a healthy baby.
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