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… a permanent method of birth control . The fallopian tubes are cut or blocked, which prevents pregnancy by … of the abdomen. The surgeon inserts a thin, lighted viewing tube (laparoscope) through the incision. The laparoscope has … The instrument that the surgeon uses to cut (ligate) the tubes may be inserted alongside the laparoscope or through …
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… sperm. Fertilization usually takes place in a fallopian tube that links an ovary to the uterus. If the fertilized egg successfully travels down the fallopian tube and implants in the uterus, an embryo starts growing. … called ovulation. The egg then enters the nearby fallopian tube that leads to the uterus. If a woman and a man have …
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… or fluids by mouth, an intravenous (IV) line or feeding tube can be used to provide fluids and nutrition. An IV is a … liquid nutrition, and medicines can be given. A feeding tube can be either a tube placed in the stomach through the nose or surgically …
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… The baby is born too soon. Miscarriage or stillbirth. Birth defects, such as a cleft lip. Death early in life, mainly … The baby is born too soon. Miscarriage or stillbirth. Birth defects, such as a cleft lip. Death early in life, mainly …
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… Overview Tubal ligation is surgery to close your fallopian tubes. It's also called having your tubes tied. To close your tubes, the doctor may band, burn (cauterize), tie and cut, …
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… of the same age. Learning and behaviour problems. Birth defects. Problems bonding or feeding as a newborn. Heavy … ) to look for signs of FAS in your baby, such as heart defects or growth delays. The cause of problems that are … of the same age. Learning and behaviour problems. Birth defects. Problems bonding or feeding as a newborn. Heavy …
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… to help with breathing. It is given to the baby through a tube in the nose or throat. The doctor may use a ventilator. … baby breathe. To use the machine, the doctor puts a soft tube through your baby's mouth into the windpipe. Often the … to work as they should. What can you expect? You may see tubes and wires attached to your baby. This can be scary to …
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… usually leads to unconsciousness or coma.) Blood-clotting defects. Buildup of fluid in the abdominal cavity, arms, and … usually leads to unconsciousness or coma.) Blood-clotting defects. Buildup of fluid in the abdominal cavity, arms, and …
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… These cuts are called incisions. The doctor puts a lighted tube through incisions in your belly. This tube is called a scope. Then the doctor puts special tools through the tube to do the surgery. The surgery may be done to diagnose …
