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Definition
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Risk factors
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- Pregnancy and obesity: Know the risks Pregnancy and obesity — Find out how obesity can affect your pregnancy.
- Pregnancy and asthma: Managing your symptoms Pregnancy and asthma — Understand how asthma can affect pregnancy.
- Pregnancy weight gain: What's healthy? Pregnancy weight gain is crucial for your baby's health. Know how much to gain.
Symptoms
- High blood pressure and pregnancy: Know the facts High blood pressure and pregnancy — Answers to common questions about managing hypertension during pregnancy.
Tests and diagnosis
- Fetal ultrasound A fetal ultrasound exam can give you a peek at your baby's profile and much more.
- Nonstress test Nonstress test — Overview covers definition and results of this prenatal test.
Complications
- Amniotic fluid embolism Amniotic fluid embolism — Overview covers definition, symptoms and treatment of this pregnancy or post-pregnancy condition.
- High-risk pregnancy: Know what to expect High-risk pregnancy — Find out how to promote your health and your baby's health.
Treatments and drugs
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