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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 … Shaking chills or heavy sweating Do you have problems with urination? Yes Problems with urination No Problems with …
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… contracts to open the cervix . This is the first stage of childbirth. In most pregnancies, this happens at 37 to 42 … This means about 6 or more contractions in 1 hour, even after you've had a glass of water and are resting. How is it … or spotting from your vagina. You have painful or frequent urination or your urine is cloudy, foul-smelling, or bloody. …
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… immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you Ig after exposure to hepatitis A or measles. How can I prevent hepatitis A after exposure? People receive Ig if they are not immune to … Ig works best if given as soon as possible, within 14 days after exposure to the hepatitis A virus. If you have already …
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… . Other causes include scar tissue in the pelvic area after an infection or surgery, urinary or bowel diseases, … . A problem with the structure of the organs. Pregnancy and childbirth that put stress on the back and pelvis. Examples … You start to have pain during intercourse. You have painful urination, blood in your urine, or an inability to control …
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… with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because of the … you might pass the virus to your baby during pregnancy or childbirth. However, this chance is mostly eliminated if you …
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… to the virus. HBIg works best if given as soon as possible after being exposed to the virus, ideally within 48 hours. … on the type of exposure, HBIg may be given up to 14 days after the exposure. HBIg is recommended for the following: … the illness less severe. What are the possible reactions after hepatitis B immune globulin? Common reactions to HBIg …
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… 3 doses of the vaccine. The second dose is given 1 month after the first dose. The third dose is given 5 months … protect others as well. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer … . It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine. There is an extremely rare …
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… hips, or legs. It can also be used to help control pain after a procedure. Epidural anesthesia is often used in childbirth. How they're done You may need to sit up and curl … hips, or legs. It can also be used to help control pain after a procedure. Epidural anesthesia is often used in …
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… show a moderate-to-large amount of ketones. Wait 30 minutes after giving the extra insulin or the missed medicine. Then … again, call the doctor for advice or seek emergency care. After a high blood sugar episode After your blood sugar level has returned to a target range: …
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… infected. The virus is usually passed on during labour and childbirth. It is sometimes is passed during pregnancy. … medicines called antiretrovirals, both during pregnancy and after the birth, greatly reduces a baby's risk of HIV … recover and grow stronger. Treatment for HIV during and/or after pregnancy may include: Antiretroviral treatment for …