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… Childbirth: Perineal Massage Before Labour On this page: Overview …
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… Childbirth: Labouring in Water and Water Delivery On this page: Overview Overview Labouring in water Some hospitals and birthing centres offer … Accessed September 07, 2022. … Childbirth Labouring in Water and Water Delivery …
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… Episiotomy and Perineal Tears On this page: Overview … is a cut, or incision, made in the perineum during childbirth. The perineum is the tissue between the vagina … to prevent a tear. For example, you may try doing perineal massage in the weeks before you go into labour. Or your …
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… Massage Therapy On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Treatment Overview Massage is rubbing the soft tissues of the body, such as the … forearms, elbows, and feet. There are at least 80 types of massage. Some are gentle. Some are intense. Types of massage …
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… Infant Massage On this page: Overview Overview Many caregivers use infant massage to relax and promote the emotional bond with their … hospitals and child care centres provide classes on infant massage. Massage methods vary, but general recommendations …
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… Ice Massage On this page: Overview Overview … from injury and from some conditions such as arthritis. Ice massage is a quick and easy way to get the benefits of ice. … an ice cube, but it's easier to use an "ice cup" for ice massage. To make an ice cup, fill a small paper or foam cup …
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… Self-Massage On this page: Get Started Get Started Massage is something many people use for back pain. And you … and your back flat against the wall. You can also do this massage with tennis balls in a sock. Stuff two tennis balls …
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… Pregnancy and Childbirth Learning Center Learn about pregnancy and … Delivery Childbirth: Opioid Pain Medicines Childbirth: Perineal Massage Before Labour Childbirth: Pudendal Block Childbirth: …
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… Childbirth Classes On this page: Overview Overview A childbirth education class can teach you and your partner a … it's your first pregnancy. If a friend is going to be your labour coach, they can come too. A good time to start the …
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… Childbirth: Epidurals On this page: Treatment Overview How … Treatment Overview An epidural for childbirth, called an "epidural" for short, is a tiny tube … of medicine you get will affect how numb you are. For labour and vaginal birth, a low dose of medicine is often …
