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is vicks vapo rub safe during pregnancy

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Should be: Vaporib is topical and should not have systemic effect. It should not harm the fetus.

Question 2

will vicks rub for back help during pregnancy?

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No: Not unless it soothes you in the process of lovemaking.

Question 3

symtoms of pregnancy?

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Sore boobs, morning: Nausea and possible vomiting, sore abdomen at times. Feeling mentally different.

Question 4

what causes pregnancy?

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Sperm + egg = preg: Pregnancy occurs when sperm  from a man's penis reaches an egg released from a woman's ovary and fertillizes  it. This occurs during sexual intercourse.

Question 5

what is "ri" in pregnancy?

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RI=Resistive-Index: This is an ultrasound measurement.  Resistance to blood flow gradually drops during gestation.  An abnormally high resistance can persist in pre-eclampsia and growth restriction.  If resistance is low, there is a

Question 6

earliest signs of pregnancy?

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Pregnant?: Ironically, the earliest signs of pregnancy are not unlike pms.  Symptoms include breast or nipple tenderness, bloating, cramps, and fatigue.  Nausea, or morning sickness, doesn't start until about week six!

Question 7

what are the signs of pregnancy?

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: A woman of childbearing age who has some nausea (with or without vomiting), some fatigue (feels less energetic), a sharper or stronger sense of smell, mild soreness or swelling of her breasts, and maybe some food aversions and cravings... could be pregnant. Symptoms can occur before missing a period. She can do a urine pregnancy test 1 week after missing her period, to see if she will have a baby.

Question 8

how is my pregnancy being dated?

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LMP: most commonly from the date of your last menstrual period, especially if it agrees with 1st trimester ultrasound dating.

Question 9

what are the dangers of pregnancy?

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Top three: First pregnancy is extremely safe.  There are some serious but extremely rare problems.   They include hemorrhage, blood clot in the lung, high blood pressure problems.  Keeping yourself at an ideal body weight and exercising regularly will help you.

Question 10

what are first signs of pregnancy?

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Missing your period: Missing your period at the expected time is the first "symptom" for most women.  Other signs would be a change in appetite, maybe some mild nausea, an increase in your ability to smell things.  Fatigue is also a common first trimester complaint.  Cramping type pain is not uncommon.

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