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… Overview Fatigue Headaches Frequent urination Increased vaginal secretions Light-headedness Shortness of breath … per cent juice instead of coffee, tea, or colas Increased vaginal secretions Vaginal secretions are thin and milky … your side or onto your stomach. Don't lie flat on your back after the fourth month of pregnancy. The weight of your baby …
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… common breastfeeding challenges. In the first hour(s) after birth: Have your baby skin-to-skin on your bare chest … in breastfeeding within the first 30 to 60 minutes after birth. It's important to allow your baby to finish his or …
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… who are going through the same thing. What can you expect after an extremely premature birth? If the baby can't breathe, the first decision that … weeks old the baby appears to be. The first month after the birth is when most major problems occur. It is a critical …
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… is a cut, or incision, made in the perineum during childbirth. The perineum is the tissue between the vagina and … head comes out of the birth canal. The cut is stitched up after the birth. Why is an episiotomy done? There are times … Citations Hobson S, et al. (2019). No. 381–assisted vaginal birth. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada …
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… life when you permanently stop having menstrual periods . After 1 year of having no periods, you've reached menopause. … symptoms include hot flashes , trouble sleeping, and vaginal dryness. You may have only a few mild symptoms. Or … are medicines that can help. Medicines may include hormonal birth control, hormone therapy , antidepressants, clonidine, …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Childbirth and breastfeeding may affect your sexual desire. … your partner. But you may feel more comfortable having sex after the baby is born. Each woman's experience is … or take other measures to prepare. You also may experience vaginal dryness. If this becomes a problem, vaginal
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… Babies born to mothers who are obese have a higher risk of: Birth defects, such as a heart defect or neural tube defects … blood pressure , gestational diabetes , or pre-eclampsia . Caesarean (or C-section) birth and a higher risk of problems … affect a future pregnancy. Pregnancy After Weight-Loss (Bariatric) Surgery Citations …
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… page: Overview Health Tools Before Surgery During Surgery After Surgery Overview Surgery can be … for your surgery, your nurse will: Check your name, your birth date, and your signed consent for surgery. Check the … Advance Care Planning Anesthesia Blood Transfusion Caesarean Section Choosing a Substitute Decision-Maker (SDM) …
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… bacteria, which can be passed to your baby during vaginal childbirth. If passed to your baby, it can cause a serious … doesn't get better with home treatment or doesn't improve after several days may mean that you have a more serious …
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… problems as well as medicines they may be taking, such as birth control pills or hormone therapy. Menopause. A woman's risk of heart disease and stroke is higher after menopause . This higher chance is not completely … If you have menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness, you might consider hormone therapy (HT) to …