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How does fibromyalgia affect pregnancy?

Dawn Marcus
Dawn Marcus
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Women with fibromyalgia can generally expect to have normal pregnancies, with no increased risk of a miscarriage or pregnancy complications. However, fibromyalgia symptoms can become more of a problem during pregnancy -- especially during the last trimester and the first month after delivery.

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The Woman's Fibromyalgia Toolkit tells readers what they need to know to take control of fibromyalgia symptoms. It includes step-by-step instructions for using effective non-drug treatments,...

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