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… or lightening. Dropping is not a good predictor of when labour will begin. In first-time mothers, dropping usually occurs 2 to 4 weeks … urge to urinate more often. Usually the baby's head is the first (presenting) part to enter the pelvis, but the feet or …
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… not been able to become pregnant. You are in your 20s or early 30s, have not used birth control for a year or more, … internist or family medicine physician may do some of the first tests. Tests on a man may be done by a urologist . … the number of follicles in both ovaries during a certain phase of the menstrual cycle (antral follicle count). Pelvic …
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… (bottom down) or other unusual position you go into labour before 37 weeks or after 42 weeks of pregnancy you … necessary, an obstetrician may also be called during your labour and birth. Babies born at home A midwife can provide … breastfeeding – for six weeks after the birth. During the first week, the midwife will see you or contact you at home …
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… differ from person to person. Tremor (shaking) may be the first symptom you notice. It's one of the most common signs … Some people with Parkinson's have depression. In the later stages of the disease, they may have a fixed or blank … over time. Mild symptoms Tremor is often the first symptom. Early on, tremor and other symptoms occur in just one arm or …
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… nervous system) of mammals, including humans. It is nearly always deadly if not treated before symptoms begin. … paralysis,  hallucinations , and seizures . The final stage is coma and death. The time from exposure to the virus … series What should you do if you think you have rabies? First, wash the animal bite, scratch, or open sore with soap …
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… visit. A sudden increase in blood pressure often is the first sign of a problem. You'll also be weighed and have a … ready for birth. But sometimes a baby has to be delivered early to protect the health of the mother or the baby. If … enough that delivery is necessary but you don't go into labour, your doctor will induce labour. Or they will deliver …
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… 1 The goal is to identify possible rheumatoid arthritis early so there is no delay in starting treatment. The … in the body. You may hear these criteria called "acute-phase reactants." You get a score of 0 or 1. How long … 1 The goal is to identify possible rheumatoid arthritis early so there is no delay in starting treatment. The …
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… do caesarean sections because of problems that arise during labour. Reasons you might need an unplanned C-section … unusual to have occasional pains in the area during the first year after the surgery. It is important to take care … reaffirmed 2017). Medically indicated late-preterm and early-term deliveries. ACOG Committee Opinion No. 560. …
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… fluid. This stretches the bladder so that your doctor can clearly see the inside of your bladder. Your doctor will use … next. Why It Is Done This surgery can be used to diagnose, stage, and treat bladder cancer. Diagnosis. It is used to … it is the most common and effective treatment for early-stage bladder cancer. It may also be effective for more …
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… the cancer. How Well It Works Surgery is more effective in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer when the lung cancer can be … the chest cavity. Surgery is sometimes used in limited-stage small cell lung cancer, when there is a single tumour …