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… to deliver your baby. Stages of labour Learn what to expect during the four stages of labour. During labour Find out about pain relief options, relaxation techniques, medical interventions and more. Care after …
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During labour Last updated December 3, 2024 Overview The … Local anesthesia for childbirth Spinal block for childbirth Relaxation techniques Other forms of pain management include massage, …
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… Practicing breathing techniques for labour Last updated August 11, 2013 Certain kinds of breathing can help you feel more relaxed during labour. Here are some techniques you can practice …
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… Episiotomy, vacuum and forceps during labour and birth Last updated August 12, 2013 Even if you're planning …
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… Muscle Relaxants During Surgery On this page: Overview … agents. These medicines are often used to relax the body during surgery. A muscle relaxant may be used to relax … A muscle relaxant may permit easy movement of joints during bone and joint surgery. Muscle relaxants are also …
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… Comfort positions for labour and birth Last updated August 6, 2013 During labour, changing position frequently can make you …
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… Fetal Monitoring During Labour On this page: Overview … intermittent monitoring. You can put your wishes in your birth plan. This is a list of what you would like to have …
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… women cope with pain with the help of: A supportive person Relaxation and breathing techniques Warm baths and showers Changing positions Massage … the spinal cord, providing pain relief from the waist down. During a caesarean birth, pain relief is from the breastbone …
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… VBAC: Participation During Birth On this page: Overview Overview … in a vaginal birth than you can in a caesarean delivery. During a caesarean, the mother gets either a regional …
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… Breathing Techniques for Childbirth On this page: Overview Related … controlled breathing techniques for pain management during childbirth. Concentrating on your breathing can help … the following breathing patterns before you go into labour: Belly breathing In early labour, try belly …