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… Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs) On this page: Overview Overview …
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… Ventricular Tachycardia On this page: What is ventricular tachycardia? Ventricular tachycardia is a type of fast heart rhythm that …
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… Premature Ejaculation On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is premature ejaculation? Premature ejaculation is uncontrolled ejaculation either …
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… Braxton Hicks Contractions On this page: Overview … the touch and then relaxes. These are called Braxton Hicks contractions. Think of them as "warm-up" exercises for your uterus. These contractions may be so mild that you rarely notice them. Or …
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… test checks to see if your baby will stay healthy during contractions when you are in labour. This test includes … are given the hormone oxytocin. This hormone causes uterine contractions. You may also massage your nipples. This tells … Find out if your baby will stay healthy during labour, when contractions reduce the oxygen levels. Check to see if the …
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… Premature (Preterm) Infant On this page: Overview Health … Years Overview What is premature (preterm) birth? Pregnancy normally lasts about 40 … changes in your heart rate, body temperature, and uterine contractions. Medicines. You can refuse pain medicine during …
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… Immunizations for Premature Infants On this page: Overview Overview Starting at 2 months after birth, premature infants (preemies) need all the recommended … from these diseases. Immunizations Premature (Preterm) Infant Adaptation Date: …
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… Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH) On this page: What is left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH)? Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) means that the muscle of the …
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… Feeding Your Premature Infant On this page: Overview Overview Some premature babies can't be fed by mouth right after birth. If … or a combination of the two directly into the stomach. Some premature babies are given intravenous (IV) feedings . These …
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… Contractions During Pregnancy: What to Expect On this page: … happens at 37 to 42 weeks. Preterm labour is also called premature labour. It can be hard to tell if preterm labour … happens at 37 to 42 weeks. Preterm labour is also called premature labour. It can be hard to tell if preterm labour …