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… Pregnancy: What to Expect On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Braxton Hicks contractions During the … month. It is often hard to tell the difference between true labour pains and Braxton Hicks contractions, especially in … the uterus contracts to open the cervix . This is the first stage of childbirth. In most pregnancies, this happens at 37 …
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… Pain Relief Options On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Your pain relief choices for childbirth … reduce pain and help you feel a sense of control during labour. These techniques include: Support. Having a support … . It can help relieve pain from the second (pushing) stage of labour. It works quickly and usually doesn't affect …
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… During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related Information Overview You usually can continue breastfeeding … pregnancy is not recommended if you are at risk for preterm labour. Breastfeeding may stimulate uterine contractions, … during pregnancy. Your milk supply may drop around the fourth month of pregnancy. The breastfeeding baby may start …
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… Emotions and Relationships Health Concerns Planning for Labour When To Call Related Information Is this topic for you? … read all about pregnancy now, or you can learn about each stage as your pregnancy goes on. Pregnancy is measured in …
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… Pudendal Block On this page: Treatment Overview Related Information Treatment Overview To relieve pain during the second (pushing) stage of labour, an injection called a pudendal block can be given …
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… and Dilatation On this page: Related Information Effacement and dilatation allow a … gets thinner. Dilatation means that the cervix opens. As labour nears, the cervix may start to thin or stretch … must be completely dilated before you can start the pushing stage. Related Information Labour and Delivery Pregnancy …
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… To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Related Information Surgery Overview A heart transplant … when any of these conditions are true: The person has end-stage heart failure, ischemic heart disease, cardiomyopathy, … Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation: Thirty-fourth Adult Heart Transplantation Report—2017. Focus theme: …
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… Family Life Cycle On this page: Independence Stage Coupling Stage Parenting: Babies Through Adolescents … Adult Children Retirement or Senior Stage of Life Related Information What is a family life cycle? The … learned and experienced during your life cycle. Related Information Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health Anxiety Elder …
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… Examinations and Tests What To Expect Recovery Related Information What is a vaginal … to try a VBAC, you will have what is called a "trial of labour after caesarean," or TOLAC. This means that you plan … risk of needing a hysterectomy to stop bleeding. For more information about caesarean risks, see the topic Caesarean …
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… Support During Childbirth On this page: Overview Related Information Overview When you're in labour, you can get support from your partner, a loved one, … also help that person feel confident and helpful. Related Information Labour and Delivery Pregnancy Current as …
