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Heart palpitations are a common pregnancy symptom. Learn how to reduce them, and when they warrant a call to your doctor.

Abstract: Cardiotocography or CTG is a technique for monitoring the fetal heart rate and uterine contractions during pregnancy. It is used to assess fetal well-being as well as to identify fetal ...

Past medical research consistently showed that specific events unfolding during pregnancy can influence the health of their offspring after birth. While this has been widely observed in the context of ...