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… How Hospice Palliative Care Can Help With Pain and Treatment Side Effects On this page: Overview … who are experts in managing treatment side effects such as pain, shortness of breath, or nausea. Managing pain Managing pain is not easy. But it is essential to your …
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… a hospital, in a birthing centre, or at home. Each of these options has pros and cons. Things you may want to think … about include: Who you want to deliver your baby. What pain-relief options you want. The cost and what your provincial …
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… especially at night Hemorrhoids Heartburn Sudden groin pain Shortness of breath Difficulty sleeping Improved … long periods of time – change positions or walk around For relief, apply ice wrapped in a cloth to the affected area … plan and learning about labour and birth so you know your options will help ease those feelings as well.  … During the …
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… Emotions and Relationships Health Concerns Planning for Labour When To Call Topic … or crave certain foods, and you may have aches and pains. You also may enjoy the flutters of your baby moving … Think through your preferences for comfort measures, pain relief, medical procedures, and fetal monitoring. And think …
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… Monitoring Avoiding Mercury in Fish Baby Blues Back Pain During Pregnancy Basal Body Temperature (BBT) Charting … Childbirth Afterpains Childbirth Classes Childbirth Pain Relief Options Childbirth: Epidurals Childbirth: Is Planning a …
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… Should I Use Hormone Therapy? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your Decision 5 Quiz Yourself 6 … non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for mild pain if your doctor says it's okay. This decision aid is for … hormones reduce pain for only a short time. For others, relief lasts a long time. FAQs What is endometriosis? The …
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… of the Membranes Asthma During Pregnancy Baby Blues Back Pain During Pregnancy Bacterial Vaginosis Bartholin Gland … Childbirth Afterpains Childbirth Classes Childbirth Pain Relief Options Childbirth: Epidurals Childbirth: Is Planning a …
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… Should I Use GnRH-A Therapy? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your Decision 5 Quiz Yourself 6 … method to treat uterine fibroids, such as over-the-counter pain medicine, fibroid embolization, birth control pills, or … (when fibroids will shrink on their own), short-term relief from GnRH-a therapy can be a good choice. Why might …
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… Your third trimester lasts from week 28 until the birth of your baby: Normal pregnancy: Third trimester Fetal … trimester Pregnancy: Dropping (lightening) Preparing for labour and birth A key part of planning for your baby is … birth plan ahead of time. Learn more about preparing for labour and birth: Choosing where to give birth - hospital or …
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… Stenosis: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your Decision 5 Quiz Yourself 6 … the way you do your activities, taking medicines to manage pain, doing exercise, or getting physiotherapy instead. Key … Many people who have surgery for spinal stenosis get pain relief and have less disability by 3 months after surgery. …