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Health guides from pregnancy week by week to conditions A to Z

Plain guides to pregnancy, common conditions and symptoms, eye and ear health, skin and diabetes. This is general health information, not medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.

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Pregnancy, week by week

Trimesters: wk 01–13 · 14–27 · 28–40

  1. First week: what to expect
  2. What to look for
  3. Symptoms this early
  4. Symptoms and the bump
  5. Spotting: is it safe?
  6. Symptoms to know
  7. Symptoms and your baby's size
  8. Your baby's development
  9. Symptoms that come and go
  10. When the second trimester starts
  11. Halfway: what to know
  12. Third trimester symptoms week by week

Conditions A to Z

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Eye health

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Red, itchy or twitching eyes, glaucoma and the eye diseases that can lead to vision loss.

Ear health

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What different kinds of ear discharge can mean, and how to use earwax drops as directed.

Short answers

Can you leave Debrox in your ear overnight?
No. The label says to keep the drops in your ear for several minutes, not for hours, and to use them twice daily for up to four days. How to use Debrox as directed →
When does the second trimester start?
At week 14 of pregnancy, and it lasts through the end of week 27, according to ACOG. Some sources count it from week 13. What happens in the second trimester →
What is a scintillating scotoma?
A blind spot covered by a shimmering or sparkling effect, often with zigzag edges. The most common cause is migraine with aura, but it can be a sign of something serious, such as a stroke. Causes of scintillating scotoma →
Is a thunderclap headache an emergency?
Yes. It can be a sign of bleeding around the brain. If you have a sudden, severe headache that peaks within about a minute, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Thunderclap headache causes and signs →

Healthy lifestyle

Everyday habits: what to eat, how to move and how to unwind.

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