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  2. Maternal physiological changes in pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    The body's posture changes as the pregnancy progresses. The pelvis tilts and the back arches to help keep balance. Poor posture occurs naturally from the stretching of the woman's abdominal muscles as the fetus grows. These muscles are less able to contract and keep the lower back in proper alignment. The pregnant woman has a different pattern ...

  3. Postpartum physiological changes - Wikipedia

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    The breasts change during pregnancy to prepare for lactation, and more changes occur immediately after the birth. Progesterone is the hormone that influences the growth of breast tissue before the birth. Afterwards, the endocrine system shifts from producing hormones that prevent lactation to ones that trigger milk production. [3]

  4. Signs and symptoms of pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    Leg cramps – Leg cramps (involuntary spasms of the calf muscles) can affect between 30% and 50% of pregnant women and most commonly occur in the last three months of pregnancy. [19] Leg cramps are a common pregnancy issue, especially in later trimesters, caused by factors like weight gain, changes in circulation, electrolyte imbalances ...

  5. Braxton Hicks contractions - Wikipedia

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    Braxton Hicks contractions are often confused for labor. Braxton Hicks contractions allow the pregnant woman's body to prepare for labor. [1] However, the presence of Braxton Hicks contractions does not mean a woman is in labor or even that labor is about to commence. [1] Another common cause of pain in pregnancy is round ligament pain. Table 1.

  6. Couvade syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Couvade syndrome, also called sympathetic pregnancy, is a proposed condition in which an expectant father experiences some of the same symptoms and behavior as his pregnant partner. [1] These most often include major weight gain, altered hormone levels, morning nausea , and disturbed sleep patterns.

  7. Post-Sex Cramps Are Not to Be Ignored—Here’s Why ... - AOL

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    “From time to time, cramps can occur due to more rigorous sex or experimenting with different positions, especially if anatomy necessitates,” like if you have tilted uterus, says Dr. Dweck.

  8. It's Not Always A Health Issue That Causes Cramping After Sex

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    “Some people may notice more cramping after sex in certain positions, so paying attention to this and avoiding positions that are uncomfortable or cause pain after sex is important,” says Dr ...

  9. Fundal massage - Wikipedia

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    Fundal massage, also called uterine massage, is a technique used to reduce bleeding and cramping of the uterus after childbirth or after an abortion.As the uterus returns to its nonpregnant size, its muscles contract strongly, which can cause pain.