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… Problems with the uterus or cervix. Drug or alcohol use during pregnancy. The mother's water (amniotic fluid) … the chances of preterm labour and problems for the babies. Progesterone If you had preterm labour in a previous … intensive care unit (NICU). Given medicine to speed up lung development, which takes at least 48 hours to fully benefit …
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… prepare for labour and delivery? Getting regular exercise during pregnancy will help you handle the physical demands … that require a rapid delivery. Types of Delivery Most babies are born in a vaginal delivery. But in some cases, … Engorgement Breastfeeding Caesarean Section Growth and Development, Newborn Mastitis While Breastfeeding Postpartum …
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… clear explanation or cause. SIDS is most likely to occur in babies between 2 and 4 months of age. The second kind of sleep-related infant death is accidental. … or by a parent, child, or pet rolling onto the baby during sleep. What causes SIDS? The cause of SIDS is not …
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… a doctor trained to care for women who have special needs during pregnancy and birth. If necessary, an obstetrician … may also be called during your labour and birth. Babies born at home A midwife can provide labour support for … be with you during your labour. If you have a home birth, a second attendant will also be present, staying for a short …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Is it safe to travel during pregnancy? Pregnant women can be at increased risk of … or the Zika virus are common. The safest time to travel is during 18 to 24 weeks of pregnancy. Most complications … during pregnancy occur during the first and third trimesters. How can I prepare before I travel? Before you …
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… profile (BPP) test measures the health of your baby (fetus) during pregnancy. A BPP test may include a non-stress test … fluid around your baby. A BPP is commonly done in the last trimester of pregnancy. If there is a chance that your baby may have problems during your pregnancy ( high-risk pregnancy ), a BPP may be …
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… this page: Considerations for using cannabis Cannabis use during pregnancy and breastfeeding Using cannabis safely Intoxication from second-hand cannabis smoke Addictiveness of cannabis Dangers … pregnancy and breastfeeding may affect a child’s brain development, learning and behaviour. For more information …
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… Overview Overview Common skin changes during pregnancy include stretch marks, darkening of parts … the ring of skin around your nipples, may darken in the second trimester of pregnancy. A dark line may appear on the skin …
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… On this page: Overview Overview During the second and third trimesters of your pregnancy, you may notice times when your …
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… days. It has three phases: early, active and transition. During the early phase, you might have a backache and feel … may resemble menstrual cramps and last between 20 and 45 seconds, but likely will not be regular. They may start … uncomfortable, usually 3-5 minutes apart and lasting 45-60 seconds Your water breaks or leaks You have vaginal …
