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… HIV and Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The Society of Obstetricians … infection, your health professional may want to give you a second test later in your pregnancy. If you or your partner … also become infected. The virus is usually passed on during labour and childbirth. It is sometimes is passed during …
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… Bronchiolitis On this page: Related Information What is bronchiolitis? … shortness of breath and/or breathing that is rapid and laboured with wheezing. A severe infection in infants may … not smoke or use other tobacco products around your child. Second-hand smoke irritates the mucous membranes in your …
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… Preterm Prelabour Rupture of Membranes (pPROM) On this page: Related Information What is preterm prelabour … to you about what's safest for you and your baby. Related Information Cervical Cerclage Preterm Labour Current …
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… Healthy Weight Gain On this page: Overview Related Information Overview During pregnancy, lots of … (10 lb) or larger, you may be more likely to have: A long labour and birth. Caesarean birth. An injury to you or your … eat twice as much food. In general, pregnant women in their second trimester need to eat about 340 extra calories a day. …
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… Weeks at Home Looking Ahead to the Childhood Years Related Information Overview What is premature (preterm) … Depression Delivery of Your Preterm Infant During preterm labour A preterm birth may happen suddenly or after days or … hospital, you may become overwhelmed with new emotions and information. You and your loved ones may handle issues and …
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… Dropping (Lightening) On this page: Overview Related Information Overview At the end of the third trimester, the … or lightening. Dropping is not a good predictor of when labour will begin. In first-time mothers, dropping usually … to emerge from the birth canal (crowning). Related Information Labour and Delivery Current as of: …
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… about abnormal discharge. Leaking fluid could be a sign of labour starting. To learn more, visit Pregnancy: vaginal … resources BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre Provides information on pregnancy by stage. You will find specific health information and what to …
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… Work and School Issues On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Many women work or go to school (or … usually keep working or going to school until they go into labour. On the other hand, long periods of standing, … problem that isn't responding well to treatment. Related Information Pregnancy Current as of: November 9, …
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… learn? What should you keep in mind? What's next? Related Information What does this tool help you learn? You can use … what's new every month. You'll also find links to helpful information about testing, healthy pregnancy choices, premature birth, and labour and delivery. Moore KL, et al. (2013). "The …
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… Deciding Where to Deliver On this page: Overview Related Information Overview You have a choice of where to deliver … room during the birth. Most hospitals allow visitors during labour. But during the actual birth, the hospital may limit … not recommended if you have a high-risk pregnancy. Related Information Labour and Delivery Navigating Your Hospital …
