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… Overview The most rare yet most serious risk of vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) is that the scar on the uterus … or death. Caesarean Section Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) Citations Guise JM, et al. (2010). Vaginal birth after cesarean: New insights . Evidence Report …
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… nutrients from the mother and gets rid of waste.) Preterm birth. The baby is born too soon. Miscarriage or stillbirth. Birth defects, such as a cleft lip. Death early in life, …
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… water leaks or breaks and the liquid is green, go to the hospital. Green means your baby has had a bowel movement. … water leaks or breaks and the liquid is green, go to the hospital. Green means your baby has had a bowel movement. …
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… buildup of excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain at birth. The extra fluid can increase pressure in the baby's … may happen because of: Bleeding in the fetus before birth. Certain infections in the birth parent, such as toxoplasmosis or syphilis. Conditions …
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… What To Expect Most people don't have to be admitted to the hospital. But children who have the surgery may stay in the hospital overnight. And in some cases, your doctor may recommend that you stay in the hospital overnight after surgery. You will probably see the …
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… want to carry a list of your major medical problems and hospitalizations and an up-to-date list of your drugs … (including both the names and dosages), in case you must be hospitalized in an unfamiliar hospital. You should bring a supply of drugs for several …
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… 13 cm (5 inches)] on the abdomen. The usual stay in the hospital after an abdominal hysterectomy is 3 days. … very small scars on the abdomen. You may stay in the hospital for 1 or 2 days after a laparoscopic hysterectomy. … area is for 1 to 4 hours. You will then be moved to a hospital room. In addition to any special instructions from …
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… hours in the recovery room, and then you will go to your hospital room. You may see a metal triangle called a trapeze … to help prevent clots. Most people spend 2 to 4 days in the hospital. But depending on your health before the surgery, … to stay longer. Your recovery You will probably stay in the hospital for 2 to 4 days after surgery. Your rehabilitation …
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… woman has HIV, her baby can be exposed before and during birth. The virus can spread through breastfeeding too. … of mothers with HIV. Children who are exposed to HIV after birth. Children who go to the doctor with HIV-like symptoms. … right away. Even when babies test negative for HIV at birth, they may have been exposed to the virus during the …
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… have to give your name. If you don't know who to call, a hospital may be able to tell you. Many of them have special … This may be caused by: Parents not wanting the child. The birth of twins or other multiples. A newborn who is … This may be caused by: Parents not wanting the child. The birth of twins or other multiples. A newborn who is …
