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… with time. You will stay in the hospital for a few days after surgery. You will probably be able to do many of your usual activities after 4 to 6 weeks. But for at least 6 weeks you will avoid lifting heavy … things that strain your chest or upper arm muscles. At first you may notice that you get tired quickly. You may …
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… resources Successful breastfeeding VIDEO: Admission to postpartum - keeping your baby skin-to-skin VIDEO: Baby's …
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… are many things that you can and must do in the days and weeks before your coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) … preparation that you do before your surgery will help you afterward, while you are recovering. Before surgery In the 2 … your surgery, for someone to help you at home during your first week out of the hospital, and for someone to help with …
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… in your lower belly where a fetus grows during pregnancy. After a hysterectomy, you won't be able to get pregnant. … in the hospital for several days. Recovery can take 4 to 6 weeks. It depends on which type of surgery you have and your … as life-saving surgery if there is heavy bleeding during childbirth that can't be stopped. In most cases, …
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… Caesarean birth. An injury to you or your baby during childbirth. A poor supply of oxygen for your baby during … happens, a newborn is at greater risk for: Illness in the first weeks of life. Physical and mental disabilities. Long-term …
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… something bad happens to you. For example, you only get it after a bad divorce or losing your job." Depression may start after something bad happens, but other things also may trigger it. Medicines, hormone problems, childbirth, and using alcohol and drugs all can trigger …
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… breast - pain that's not a passing discomfort following the first few sucks - you may have a poor latch. Gently remove … Breastfeeding Breastfeeding positions VIDEO: Admission to postpartum - keeping your baby skin-to-skin VIDEO: Baby's …
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… you or make you fall asleep. It can also help relieve pain after surgery. And it may reduce your need for other pain medicine after surgery. This type of anesthesia can be used for many … of the knee, hip, or shoulder. It may also be used during childbirth. Types of regional anesthesia The main types are: …
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… weak or damaged. It's often linked to pregnancy and vaginal childbirth. During pregnancy and delivery, pelvic muscles … likely to happen as you get older. And it's more common after menopause. It also tends to run in families. Symptoms … But some people may have symptoms of urinary incontinence after surgery. Your doctor may do an examination to check if …
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… The entire wall of the rectum slides out of place. At first, it may slip out of the anus only during bowel … because of constipation. Tissue damage caused by surgery or childbirth, or weak pelvic floor muscles due to aging, may … also lead to rectal prolapse. What are the symptoms? The first symptoms of rectal prolapse may be: Leaking of stool …