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Preterm Prelabour Rupture of Membranes (pPROM) On this page: …
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… Artificial Rupture of the Membranes On this page: Overview Overview When you are pregnant, your membranes may break or rupture. This means that a hole or tear forms in the …
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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 … Years Overview What is premature (preterm) birth? Pregnancy normally lasts about 40 …
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Preterm Labour On this page: Cause … happens at 37 to 42 weeks. Preterm labour is also called premature labour. Preterm labour doesn't always lead to … start. Learn more Placental Abruption Preterm Prelabour Rupture of Membranes (pPROM) Multiple Pregnancy: Twins or …
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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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… 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 … footnote 2 Strict bedrest is no longer used to prevent preterm labour. But your doctor may recommend expectant …
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… Immunizations for Premature Infants On this page: Overview … diseases. Immunizations Premature (Preterm) Infant Adaptation Date: 9/19/2023 Adapted … diseases. Immunizations Premature (Preterm) Infant Adaptation Date: 9/19/2023 Adapted …
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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 "preemies." …
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Preterm Labour and Short Cervix On this page: Overview … . Women with a short cervix may have an increased risk of preterm birth. footnote 2 How is it treated? If this is your first pregnancy or if you have never had a preterm birth, having a shortened cervix may not change the …
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… Surgery for an Achilles Tendon Rupture On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It … Surgery Overview There are two types of surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon : In open surgery, the surgeon … Surgery may be delayed for about a week after the rupture. This delay lets the swelling go down. What To …