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… Bedrest for Preterm Labour On this page: Overview … 2 Strict bedrest is no longer used to prevent preterm labour. But your doctor may recommend expectant management … 1308–1317. Cunningham FG, et al., eds. (2010). Preterm birth. In Williams Obstetrics , 23rd ed., pp. 804–831. New …
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… Labour Induction and Augmentation On this page: Overview … Information Overview If you pass your due date and your labour does not start on its own, your doctor may want to … Caesarean Section Labour and Delivery Pregnancy Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) Current as of: November …
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… Birth control Last updated December 5, 2024 Overview Birth control (also called contraception) can help prevent pregnancy. There are many types of birth control available. Speak with your health care …
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… Birth Control On this page: Overview Types of Birth Control Choosing a Birth Control Method Emergency Contraception How to Get …
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… Writing your birth plan or birth wishes Last updated August 12, 2013 Overview Once you go into labour, you may not be able to control your surroundings. … without any medical interventions. Trust in your body to labour and give birth with the support of your healthcare …
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… My Birth Plan On this page: Overview Overview Name: … Today's date: _____________________. This birth plan is a guide for my labour and delivery. Since childbirth does not always go as … I'd like these people to be with me during labour and birth: __ Partner: …
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… Information on the fourth stage of labour Last updated August 8, 2013 The fourth stage of labour is the first two or three hours after birth. During this time you might experience tremors and …
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… Preterm Labour and Short Cervix On this page: Overview Related … tunnel between the uterus and the vagina. Before or during labour and delivery, the cervix stretches and flattens ( … with a short cervix may have an increased risk of preterm birth. footnote 2 How is it treated? If this is your first …
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… Information on the third stage of labour Last updated August 10, 2013 In the third stage of labour the uterus contracts, and the placenta completes its separation from the wall of the uterus and is birthed. This stage can take five to 30 minutes or longer. …
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… Information on the second stage of labour Last updated August 14, 2013 The second stage of labour begins with full dilation and ends with your baby's birth. It can take anywhere from a few minutes to two or …
