Pregnancy week after week
Expecting a baby does not mean being sick. Indeed, many are feeling even better than before, especially starting in the second quarter. Given this, it is right and advisable for all nine months take better care of yourself and follow a lifestyle that is as healthy as possible. Then there are checks to be carried out, small precautions to be taken and some information that is useful to have in order to live the extraordinary waiting period without fear.
You will find everything in this new one pregnancy guide week after week.
In this article
- week of pregnancy 1-5
- sixth week of pregnancy
- seventh week of pregnancy
- eighth week of pregnancy
- ninth week of pregnancy
- XNUMXth week of pregnancy
- eleventh week of pregnancy
- twelfth week of pregnancy
- thirteenth week of pregnancy
- fourteenth week of pregnancy
- fifteenth week of pregnancy
- sixteenth week of pregnancy
- seventeenth week of pregnancy
- eighteenth week of pregnancy
- nineteenth week of pregnancy
- twentieth week of pregnancy
- twenty-first week of pregnancy
- twenty-second week of pregnancy
- twenty-third week of pregnancy
- twenty-fourth week of pregnancy
- XNUMXth week of pregnancy
- twenty-sixth week of pregnancy
- twenty-seventh week of pregnancy
- XNUMXth week of pregnancy
- twenty-ninth week of pregnancy
- thirtieth week of pregnancy
- thirty-first week of pregnancy
- thirty-second week of pregnancy
- thirty-third week of pregnancy
- thirty-fourth week of pregnancy
- thirty-fifth week of pregnancy
- thirty-sixth week of pregnancy
- thirty-seventh week of pregnancy
- thirty-eighth week of pregnancy
- thirty-ninth week of pregnancy
- XNUMXth week of pregnancy
First trimester of pregnancy - Weeks 1-13
The conversion table between months and weeks of pregnancy
- First month: from the first day of the last menstruation up to 4 weeks + 3 days (0w - 4w + 3).
- Second month: from 4 weeks + 4 days to 8 weeks + 5 days (4w + 4 - 8w + 5).
- Third month: from 8 weeks + 6 days to 13 weeks + 1 day (8w + 6 - 13w + 1).
- Fourth month: 13 weeks + 2 days to 17 weeks + 4 days (13w + 2 - 17w + 4).
- Fifth month: 17 weeks + 5 days to 21 weeks + 6 days (17w + 5 to 21w + 6).
- Sixth month: 22 weeks + 0 days to 26 weeks + 2 days (22w - 26w + 2).
- Seventh month: 26 weeks + 3 days to 30 weeks + 4 days (26w + 3 - 30w + 4).
- Eighth month: from 30 weeks + 5 days to 35 weeks + 0 days (30w + 5 - 35w).
- Ninth month: 35 weeks + 1 day to 40 weeks + 0 days (35w + 1 - 40w).
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1-5 Week XNUMX to XNUMX of pregnancy
Menstruation does not come: amenorrhea is a so-called "symptom of probability", since when pregnancy begins, menstruation no longer appears.
It is not the only one. Among the most common symptoms:
- menstruation delay
- small blood loss
- more sensitive breasts
- darker nipples
- sensitivity to odors
- very hungry
- hard and swollen belly
- tension in the lower abdomen
- urge to pee
- fatigue
- headache
- sudden changes in mood
- nausea
- constipation
- nasal congestion
However, these signs are not enough to believe that conception has occurred, but it suggests to carry out the pregnancy test. Come on, do it now!
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6 Sixth week of pregnancy
It can happen that you feel a little low in tone in the first few weeks of pregnancy and not being able to understand why, even though expecting a baby was just what you wanted. The responsibility is to be attributed both to the new hormonal structure, to which the body must adapt, and to the doubts, questions, fears that understandably arise in the face of a change such as that of becoming a mother.
As soon as the pregnancy test is positive, there is a lot of anxiety to have a visual confirmation of the presence of the baby with ultrasound. Calculated that the pregnancy test is usually done between the fourth and fifth week and calculated the time to make an appointment with the gynecologist, the most impatient they do the first ultrasound around the sixth week of pregnancy.
The sixth week ultrasound
It is a transvaginal ultrasound that allows you to see:
- the gestational chamber
- the yolk sac
- the embryo
Can also be felt the heartbeat.
Read all about the sixth week of pregnancy and the first visit to the gynecologist when a pregnancy is discovered.
7 Seventh week of pregnancy
For about half of women the first period of pregnancy is characterized by the annoying onset of nausea accompanied by vomiting, especially in the morning. Are you among them too?
Good habits / anti-nausea remedies
Besides
- eat little and often
- prefer salty and dry foods, such as crackers or rusks
- do not associate liquid and solid foods
- drink sparkling water
- avoid coffee, tea, juices and foods that are very fatty or have strong flavors
- no smoking and alcohol (and not just for nausea
- chew for a long time
and avoiding coffee, tea, too fatty or flavorful foods, other small habits can help relieve nausea. Here are some of them:
- Do not sit too long to avoid compressing the stomach, especially after eating.
- Don't lie down with a full stomach.
- When you can, do it long walks, in places where the air is clean and fresh: in addition to facilitating digestion, it helps to distract you and not think too much about nausea.
- Avoid long car journeys, as well as closed and crowded places, where the air easily stagnates.
- No to unpleasant smells. Obviously the list is subjective, but once you have identified the smells that are most annoying to you, stay away!
Natural remedies for nausea
- ginger
- anti-nausea bracelets
- rehydrating popsicles and products such as citrosodine or bioketase
- psychotherapy
- hypnosis
Read all about nausea and what happens in the seventh week of pregnancy
Hyperemesis pregnant
Hyperemesis gravidarum is not a "simple" malaise, but a disabling disorder which, due to repeated vomiting, can prevent the expectant mother from eating properly and living a normal life. Therapy includes lifestyle changes, medications, and possibly psychological support. In severe cases, hospitalization is required.
8 Eighth week of pregnancy
If you didn't rush for an ultrasound immediately after you found out you were pregnant, you will have already scheduled your first visit to the gynecologist (or midwife). During this meeting, the doctor carries out the anamnesis, that is, collects data relating to the medical history of the future mother and her family and prescribes blood tests.
It should usually be done between the sixth and eighth weeks of pregnancy. Do not wait too long it is advisable to have all the necessary information on prenatal diagnosis and the prenatal screening, and thus have the time to make a reasoned and conscious choice.
During the first visit, the gynecologist or midwife:
- rebuild the patient's medical history, that is his medical history (and that of his family), collecting information on any hereditary diseases, lifestyles (diet, smoking, alcohol consumption), possible exposure to toxic substances for example for work;
- carry out a gynecological examination. The doctor may possibly also perform an ultrasound;
- they evaluate some aspects such as body weight (conditions of underweight or, conversely, overweight and obesity may be risk factors for some obstetric complications) and pressuree;
- prescribe blood and urine tests;
- check when the Pap test the last time and, if it is the case, they execute one in order to have updated data;
- offer clues as to what should be there estimated date of delivery and on subsequent visits and exams to be done.
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9 Ninth week of pregnancy
Even if you do not feel it yet, the neck of the fetus begins to take shape very well, while the genitals are not yet evident. His brain grows feverishly and he begins to move. By the way ... what if the ultrasound turns out to be twins?
In the ninth week of pregnancy we also talk about this and the negative Rh factor.
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What is the Rh factor
It is a group of molecules that can be present on the surface of red blood cells and represents a blood classification system.
With respect to the Rh factor, two situations are possible:
- Rh positive, if the factor is present;
- Rh negative, if it is absent.
About 15% of women are Rh negative.
10 XNUMXth week of pregnancy
On the first check-up visit that I would probably do soon, the doctor or midwife will measure your weight and height and calculate your BMI (body mass index). According to epigenetics studies, a healthy lifestyle could be important for your baby even in adulthood. Also watch out for vaginal infections.
Read all in the XNUMXth week of pregnancy
11 XNUMXth week of pregnancy
You will have noticed that your sense of smell has become much finer and more sensitive than before. The phenomenon is called "pregnancy hyperosmia". The smells are perceived more clearly, even when they are light or distant and it is possible that some aroma, previously very welcome, such as that of coffee, suddenly becomes unbearable. Sometimes the opposite happens.
Among the smells that are most disgusting to expectant mothers are:
- fish, both cooked and raw;
- raw meat;
- the eggs;
- the coffee;
- intense aromas;
- the sweat;
- food for animals and the animals themselves;
- the smoke;
- chemicals;
- the interiors of the cars
- and gasoline.
Read all in the XNUMXth week of pregnancy
12 Twelfth week of pregnancy
In the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, weight gain should be between 500 grams and two kilos. If you have suffered from nausea and vomiting, however, you may not have even put in a gram. If you've gained more than two pounds, you need to review your diet, trying to control your daily calories (cut back on sweets and bread!) And exercise more, always preferring gentle physical activities.
Read all in the twelfth week of pregnancy
To learn more:
- nutrition in pregnancy
- sport during pregnancy
13 Thirteenth week of pregnancy
The first ultrasound is recommended by the 13th week of pregnancy. Its purpose is:
- ascertain the number of embryos,
- identify the exact time of gestation,
- check the conformation of the uterus and ovaries,
- check the size of the embryo and the regularity of its heartbeat.
Read all in the thirteenth week of pregnancy
From next week, you will enter the second quarter.
Second trimester of pregnancy - Weeks 14-28
14 Fourteenth week of pregnancy
The Guidelines on proper nutrition during pregnancy emphasize that there are foods that are a good precaution to avoid in order to avoid the risk of contracting toxoplasmosis or serious intestinal infections such as, for example, salmonella.
Furthermore, the Ministerial Guidelines say that the path for prenatal diagnosis must be offered to all women by the 13th week + 6 days.
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15 Fifteenth week of pregnancy
Amniocentesis or villocentesis? Or fetal DNA test?
Amniocentesis consists in the removal of a very small amount of amniotic fluid. It is performed with a needle that is inserted into the abdomen.
Generally it takes place around the 15th week and this is its limit compared to the CVS that can be done earlier. Read all about the XNUMXth week of pregnancy
16 Sixteenth week of pregnancy
Please note: during pregnancy, any medicine, including those sold without a prescription (over-the-counter drugs) and pesticides (herbal teas, decoctions, extracts, and so on), should not be taken on their own, but only after consulting your doctor.
Read all about the XNUMXth week of pregnancy
and read the in-depth study on drugs in pregnancy
17 Seventeenth week of pregnancy
Also in the second quarter some checks must be carried out, which are precisely provided for by the National Health Service. If necessary, the toxo-test must be repeated, which should no longer be carried out if the first result obtained from the examination showed that the future mother has already had the infection.
As for the test for the search for Cytomegalovirus (CMV), the virus that causes a form of mononucleosis, it is not considered necessary for all pregnant women indiscriminately.
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18 Eighteenth week of pregnancy
Constipation is common in pregnancy. Constipation can be resolved by focusing on the diet which must be enriched as much as possible with fiber. It is a good idea to consume cooked fruits and vegetables and avoid underripe fruits. The juice from cooking dried plums is a natural remedy that can help. Movement can also help the intestine overcome its laziness.
The use of laxatives is not recommended.
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19 Nineteenth week of pregnancy
The second ultrasound is done between the 19th and 21st week of pregnancy. It serves to evaluate
- the size of the child,
- the regularity of your heartbeat,
- identify the area where the placenta has developed,
- to check the amount of amniotic fluid,
- to have confirmation of the time of pregnancy in relation to the date of arrival of the last menstruation.
It is also called "morphological".
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20 Twentieth week of pregnancy
The more or less pronounced size of the belly is irrelevant in relation to the good progress of the pregnancy. What matters is that the baby grows at a regular rate and that its size is right for the time of pregnancy, a possibility that is ascertained with ultrasound.
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21 Twenty-first week of pregnancy
In general there is no strict need to take supplements (vitamins and minerals) unless there is a specific indication from the doctor.
A varied diet, rich in fruit and vegetables, if there are no specific problems, may be enough.
In particular, iron supplements should not be introduced unless blood tests show that there is a deficiency in the blood. The same goes for the other vitamins and minerals.
Read all about the XNUMXst week of pregnancy
To learn more:
- vitamin D in pregnancy
- folic acid and pregnancy
- iron in pregnancy
22 Twenty-second week of pregnancy
They do not come to all women, but generally only to those with darker skin and appear following exposure to the sun. They are called "pregnancy mask" or "chloasma gravidicum" and are small dark spots that form on the face, preferably around the mouth, sometimes being so close that they appear as a single patch.
How to prevent chloasma gravidarum
- The first rule is to apply a high protection sunscreen, even if there is no sun.
- However, always wear a wide-brimmed hat and stay in the shade as much as possible.
- Do not use cosmetic exfoliating creams and scrubs. Generally avoid creams that, upon application, sting or burn because they irritate the skin and worsen the condition of the spots.
- Also avoid shaving the area covered with spots.
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23 Twenty-third week of pregnancy
Back pain may appear. Once the pain has appeared, it can be controlled with
- exercises in the water,
- massages,
- use of a wedge-shaped pillow during sleep to keep the spine in an "unloaded" condition
All of these methods have shown some effectiveness. However, the ideal is to take care of your back even before the pain appears.
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24 Twenty-fourth week of pregnancy
Sleeping well is always important, but if possible it is even more important during pregnancy. In fact, sleep promotes a good mood, allows you to recharge your batteries, prepares you in the most natural and effective way for the joyful but demanding task of taking care of the baby and breastfeeding it.
Fatigue in pregnancy, how to do it?
- Get more rest.
- Thin out commitments.
- Never skip breakfast - even if you suffer from nausea just wait a bit and choose the right foods - have at least one snack in the morning and one in the afternoon, but also have light dishes for lunch and dinner
- 'Right' supplements. If the blood tests show the iron values below a certain threshold, the gynecologist will prescribe you specific supplements, plus possibly vitamins and minerals such as potassium and magnesium (which are easily lost when you sweat) that can help you feel more 'energized' . The important thing is never to take supplements on your own.
- No to crowded places. Avoid crowded places, do not stand too still, move away from places where it is very hot, because the pressure could drop and cause dizziness.
- Small aids in your handbag. Always keep some candies in your bag (sweetened, not sugar free!), A bottle of water or a fruit juice, a packet of crackers, so as not to stay long on an empty stomach, prevent blood sugar drops and take a sip if you feel hot .
- What if you get dizzy? Look for a cool place to sit and, if necessary, lie down, with your legs slightly raised above your head and a little turned to your left side, so as not to compress the vena cava.
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25 Twenty-fifth week of pregnancy
There are still 15 weeks to go to the end of the pregnancy, but it may already be time to think about Childbirth Plan or Birth Plan. The birth plan is already a tradition in some European countries (Spain, for example) but it is hard to establish itself here. It is a simple sheet written and signed by the future mother, to be presented when she enters the maternity ward to give birth or to be delivered a few days before. In this sheet you must write down your desires regarding childbirth and the first care to be given to the child immediately after her birth.
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The birth plan
It is a simple plan in which to indicate your preferences regarding how you would like the event to go, for example the desire to be able to assume any desired position or to avoid invasive practices such as the administration of oxytocin to favor contractions or episiotomy. .
But be careful: in Del Paese, the birth plan it has no legal value and doctors are not required to respect it. Some do not even accept it and certainly it is not included in the patient's medical record.
26 Twenty-sixth week of pregnancy
During pregnancy, a test for protein in the urine is prescribed. In particular, it is sought after albumin. It is a protein produced by the liver and normally found in the blood. It has the task of regulating the "oncotic pressure" which serves to ensure a correct distribution of fluids in the tissues and between the blood vessels. Hopefully it is not present in the urine, or in any case it is in small quantities.
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To learn more:
- urinalysis in pregnancy
- preeclampsia (gestosis) in pregnancy
27 Twenty-seventh week of pregnancy
One may already appear on the baby bump dark line (linea nigra) which runs vertically from the pubis to the navel and, at times, even beyond.
An ancient popular belief has it that the line goes beyond the navel when you are expecting a girl and that you are expecting a boy if you don't cross it: obviously it's just a baseless legend. Linea nigra appears as a consequence of the excessive production of melanin and gradually diminishes until it disappears completely within a few months after delivery.
What to do if the linea nigra appears?
Nothing needs to be done, because 2-3 months after giving birth, the linea alba disappears by itself, without the need for creams or other treatments. It does not appear to all women, but it is more likely to those with an apologetic complexion.
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You are about to enter the third trimester of pregnancy.
28 Twenty-eighth week of pregnancy
The stomach burns. The scientific name for this disorder is "heartburn". It is manifested by a feeling of discomfort and burning in the upper stomach, sometimes associated with reflux. In pregnancy it is very common.
If it is true that sometimes the organism is so predisposed to manifest them that nothing can be done to prevent them, it is equally true that in many cases a correct lifestyle, and in particular adequate nutrition and adequate physical activity, can go a long way in reducing the risk of suffering from it.
Read all about the XNUMXth week of pregnancy and information on gastric disorders in pregnancy
29 Twenty-ninth week of pregnancy
The third ultrasound is usually done between the 29th and 31st week of pregnancy. It serves to ascertain that the child's development is regular and to assess the amount of amniotic fluid.
We can define theultrasound of fetal growth or well-being, because it has the main objective of evaluating how the fetus is growing. For this reason, as in the second trimester, the biparietal diameter (BPD), the head circumference (CC), the abdominal circumference (CA) and the length of a femur are still measured.
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30 Thirtieth week of pregnancy
The epidural (or peridural) is a type of anesthesia that is used to give birth without pain but which does not meet with much luck in Del Paese, despite the fact that since 2009 it has been included in the LEA, i.e. in the Essential Levels of Assistance that indicate what the minimum benefits are. that the National Health System must provide to citizens. In reality, in many structures it is performed but not in all. One of the main obstacles is organizational.
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Epidural, how it works
The procedure first of all involves local anesthesia for the introduction of a needle into the lumbar epidural space. A thin catheter is inserted through this needle into which drugs are administered, which can be infused several times depending on the duration of labor. The placement of the catheter takes a few minutes and there is no pain. Typically, the catheter is removed as soon as the mother leaves the delivery room, but sometimes it can be left in place for even longer.
31 Thirty-first week of pregnancy
The fetus still has a couple of weeks ahead to be able to move easily, after which the space will begin to become cramped and will prevent it from continuing with its flicks and somersaults. It may already be in the correct position in relation to childbirth, that is, upside down with the feet up, or it may still be upside down, that is, in the breech position. In this case, however, she can still spontaneously turn around until the 33rd week.
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32 Thirty-second week of pregnancy
In the past it was called "gestosis" while today it is called "preeclampsia". It is a disease that occurs only in pregnancy, usually from mid-gestation onwards, and resolves spontaneously after delivery.
I symptoms I'm:
- la upper blood pressure 140 maximum and 90 minimum;
- the presence of protein in the urine at levels over 290 mg / l.
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33 Thirty-third week of pregnancy
Hemorrhoids form in the anal canal when the veins located in it lose tone and relax. They can cause itching, burning, discomfort or real pain and can even bleed.
The first remedy it is precisely to cure constipation, for example by drinking plenty and increasing the consumption of fiber. Ok also to a little exercise, which favors peristalsis, as well as improving the blood circulation in general.
Read all about the thirty-third week of pregnancy
34 Thirty-fourth week of pregnancy
Some checks must also be carried out in the last quarter, always following the operator's instructions in this regard. Here is the list:
- blood test,
- complete urinalysis
- and gynecological visit.
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35 Thirty-fifth week of pregnancy
There is an examination that is not included in the ministerial protocol but that the Control Center for Infectious Diseases of Atlanta considers it appropriate to perform at 35-36 weeks: the vagino-rectal swab for the detection of beta-haemolytic streptococcus. This bacterium is harmless to the mother but at the time of delivery it could attack the baby.
In some cases, an ultrasound of the 35th week of pregnancy is planned.
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36 Thirty-sixth week of pregnancy
Definitely is the time to make sure everything is okay with regards to the layette. It is advisable to do this even if you are sure that grandparents, uncles and friends will be giving away jumpsuits, sweaters, blankets and bodysuits. In light of these, it is not advisable to exaggerate but limit oneself to buying the "basic clothes", some of which will be needed immediately after birth, when one is still in hospital.
So what to bring for the baby?
- 3 rompers with long sleeves
- 3 rompers with short sleeves
- 6 short-sleeved cotton bodysuits
- 6 pairs of cotton socks
- a cover
- a hat that will be used in the moment of "skin-to-skin"
For mom
- Beauty case with personal hygiene products
- Towels
- Disposable mesh briefs
- Absorbents
- Open front nightgowns or pajamas, comfortable for breastfeeding
- Nightie
- Rubber slippers for the shower
- 3-4 pairs of cotton socks
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37 Thirty-seventh week of pregnancy
If it's still in now breech position (head up) and pregnancy does not present any type of problem to the woman, "manual turning" can be proposed. It is a maneuver that the doctor carries out on the belly in order to induce the baby to turn upside down, that is, in the correct position for vaginal birth.
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38 Thirty-eighth week of pregnancy
An episiotomy is a small incision that is made at the mouth of the vagina during the expulsive phase. It is a practice that has not shown any scientific value, therefore in the great majority of cases it is useless. It is done out of habit in many birth points, but you are authorized to say in advance that you do not want to do it.
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39 Thirty-ninth week of pregnancy
How to recognize contractions?
Labor can be considered started when the uterus contracts at regular intervals for at least two consecutive hours; when the interval between one pain and another is 10-15 minutes; when the contractions cause discomfort (or pain) in the area of the abdomen, hips or back; when the contractions are prolonged for at least 20 seconds in a row.
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40 XNUMXth week of pregnancy
There are three / four stages of childbirth:
- the first is called "dilating", it is characterized by labor pains and ends when the cervix reaches its maximum opening which corresponds to about 10 centimeters in diameter.
- The second, called "expulsive" is the push phase and ends with the birth of the child.
- The third phase is called "afterbirth". During this last stage, which usually occurs about 30 minutes after the baby is born, the placenta is expelled with a slight pain.
Other classification systems identify these:
- prodromal (the preparation period),
- dilatant,
- expulsive
- and afterbirth, that is, the expulsion of the placenta.
Read all about the fortieth week of pregnancy
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Other MyModernParents services to cope well with pregnancy:
- Calculate your pregnancy week;
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- Calculate the length of the fetus
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