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… Doulas and Support During Childbirth On this page: Overview … or hospital for recommendations. How can a doula help during labour? A doula's job is to help support you before, during, and after your baby is born. During labour, a doula …
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… VBAC: Participation During Birth On this page: Overview … in a vaginal birth than you can in a caesarean delivery. During a caesarean, the mother gets either a regional … through her baby's birth. This most often happens during an emergency caesarean. If regional anesthetic is …
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… Using drugs during pregnancy Last updated August 28, 2024 Street drugs … drugs can be harmful for you and for your developing baby during pregnancy. Using street drugs when you’re pregnant … that are often prescribed as pain relievers. Opioid use during pregnancy can increase your risk of miscarriage or …
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… Leg Cramps During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … and requires medical treatment. DVT may cause your calf or thigh to ache or feel tender when you touch or squeeze it or … and requires medical treatment. DVT may cause your calf or thigh to ache or feel tender when you touch or squeeze it or …
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… Muscle Relaxants During Surgery On this page: Overview … agents. These medicines are often used to relax the body during surgery. A muscle relaxant may be used to relax … A muscle relaxant may permit easy movement of joints during bone and joint surgery. Muscle relaxants are also …
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… Nausea or Vomiting During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … with nausea and sometimes vomiting ( morning sickness ) during the first 16 weeks of pregnancy. For some women, … are not fully understood, but hormone changes that occur during pregnancy may play a role. Morning sickness usually …
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… Helping Children During Immunizations On this page: Overview Related … or she is not hungry or tired. You can also help your baby during and after the shot by providing gentle comfort and … before the shot. Provide your baby comfort and reassurance during and after the shot. Breastfeed. Wrap your older baby …
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… Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … have acetaminophen. Not all cold and flu medicines are safe during pregnancy. Do not use other over-the-counter … Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve). Fever During Pregnancy Pregnancy-Related Problems Current …
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… Massage Therapy During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Talk with your massage therapist about your body position during massage. As your pregnancy progresses, the best … using aromatherapy oils. Some essential oils may be unsafe during pregnancy. Pregnancy …
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… Breast Changes During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview As the rest of your body changes during pregnancy, your breasts change too. They are getting … out more than usual. Your breasts may start to get bigger during this time. Second-trimester changes In the second …
