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… Breast Engorgement On this page: Related Information What is breast engorgement? … breasts may become firm and swollen, which can make it hard for your baby to breastfeed. What causes it? Engorgement may … Baby Weaning Adaptation Date: 3/18/2024 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC …
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… of labour - transition phase Last updated August 10, 2013 For many women, the transition phase is the most challenging … this time, you may not get much relief from pain and discomfort between contractions. This can make it very difficult … coming every two to three minutes and lasting 60 seconds. Healthcare provider monitors fetal heart rate every 15-30 …
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… Information on the fourth stage of labour Last updated August … you might experience tremors and chills, as well as discomfort from after-pains, episiotomy or tears, and hemorrhoids. … Body shakes. Difficulty peeing due to swelling. Tips for you and your support person Ask for more warm blankets …
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… Information on the second stage of labour Last updated August … the area between the vagina and rectum to enlarge the space for the baby to pass through the vaginal opening. Baby's … slightly. An episiotomy (cut in the perineum) may be performed to allow more room for baby's head. As baby's head …
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… to watch you and your baby closely. To keep you both as healthy as possible, your doctor may recommend an early delivery. How can you care for yourself ? Be safe with medicines. Take your medicines … pat excess water off your skin. Then apply moisturizer before your skin dries completely. Try keeping your …
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… Injuries: Blow to the Eye On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Some minor pain, bruising, and swelling … in the eyeball. A feeling that something is in the eye (foreign body sensation). Sensitivity to light ( photophobia … Injuries Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… most people will recover quickly. The term doctors use for fainting is syncope (say "SING-kuh-pee"). Fainting one … get dehydrated, or take certain medicines, such as ones for high blood pressure. Fainting caused by the vasovagal … to drive. Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Incision Care After Surgery On this page: Overview Related Information Overview After surgery, you will need to take care of the incision as it heals. Caring for your incision may help lower the risk of problems like … to Expect Current as of: November 30, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… of the skin in days rather than weeks. They build up and form thick plaques. The plaques range in size from small to … How can you protect your skin, scalp, and nails? Caring for your skin If you have psoriasis, your skin is very … medicines. Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… Breast Cancer Types On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Breast cancer is the abnormal growth of … factors Some breast cancer cells have: Hormone receptors for estrogen and progesterone. Some breast cancers need the … or Recurrent Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
