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… Preterm Labour On this page: Cause Prevention … Medicines What is preterm labour? Preterm labour is labour that comes too …
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… Bedrest for Preterm Labour On this page: Overview … is no evidence that long-term bedrest lowers the risk of preterm delivery. footnote 1 Studies have shown that strict …
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… Preterm Labour and Short Cervix On this page: Overview Related … tunnel between the uterus and the vagina. Before or during labour and delivery, the cervix stretches and flattens ( … . Women with a short cervix may have an increased risk of preterm birth. footnote 2 How is it treated? If this is your …
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… Premature (Preterm) Infant On this page: Overview Health Tools Delivery of Your Preterm Infant Taking Care of Yourself Health Problems in … Depression Delivery of Your Preterm Infant During preterm labour A preterm birth may happen suddenly or after days or …
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… Labour and Delivery On this page: Health … less. The third stage can be as quick as 5 minutes. With a preterm birth, it tends to take longer. But in most cases, … Postpartum Depression Pregnancy Pregnancy-Related Problems Preterm Labour Citations Hodnett ED, et al. …
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… Multiple Pregnancy: Preterm Birth On this page: Overview … occurs between 20 and 37 weeks of pregnancy, it's called a preterm birth. A baby born early is called preterm (or premature). Preterm babies are sometimes called …
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… Telling pre-labour and true labour apart Last updated August 12, 2013 It's easy to confuse pre labour with true labour. Here's a list of signs to help you …
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… Labour and birth Last updated January 28, 2025 Overview Everyone’s labour and delivery experience is unique. These resources … Planning your delivery Resources to help you prepare for labour, including where and how to deliver your baby. Stages …
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… During labour Last updated December 3, 2024 Overview The idea of … information that can help you plan and start practicing for labour and birth. Medical pain relief options Each woman experiences the pain of labour differently. You may choose medicinal pain relief in …
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… Stages of labour Last updated March 1, 2024 Overview As you enter the … information on the fourth stage of labour for more details. Preterm labour Sometimes labour can happen earlier than expected. This is called preterm labour or premature labour. Going into labour too …
