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… The first stage of labour - early phase Last updated August 13, 2013 The first … as if your period is starting. Some women will also feel discomfort in their thighs, hips and abdomen. Contractions may … doctor or midwife if: Your contractions are regular and uncomfortable, usually 3-5 minutes apart and lasting 45-60 …
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… head-down (vertex), ready to pass head first through the birth canal. Sometimes a fetus is in a bottom-down, or … with your thighs pressed against your stomach. These positions are usually held for 15 minutes and repeated … with your thighs pressed against your stomach. These positions are usually held for 15 minutes and repeated …
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… positioned in the uterus. It can also be affected by the birth process or by the baby's sleep position. Flat head … SIDS. Don't use sleep positioners. Until your baby's first birthday, always place your baby on their back to sleep, … positioned in the uterus. It can also be affected by the birth process or by the baby's sleep position. Flat head …
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… Childbirth: Labouring in Water and Water Delivery On this page: Overview Overview Labouring in water Some hospitals and birthing centres offer tubs or whirlpools for labour. If …
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… First stage of labour - transition phase Last updated August 10, 2013 For … women, the transition phase is the most challenging part of labour. Because of the rapid changes and intensity of labour … at this time, you may not get much relief from pain and discomfort between contractions. This can make it very …
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… Childbirth: Perineal Massage Before Labour On this page: Overview … 3 to 4 times a week. At first, it may burn and feel uncomfortable. But this should get better after a few massage …
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… At the end of most pregnancies, the baby's head is near the birth canal (vagina). But sometimes a baby's rear end or … you home. But the doctor will check you often until your labour starts. If your baby's head stays down, you may be … near term (36 or more completed weeks of pregnancy), before labour starts. Turning the baby is least likely to succeed …
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… Quad Screening for Birth Defects On this page: Test Overview Health Tools Why … This test can't show for sure that your baby has a birth defect. You would need a diagnostic test called … problems. Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? Why It Is Done The quad screening is done to …
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… Contraceptive Sponge for Birth Control On this page: Overview Overview The … have to interrupt sex to insert the sponge. You may not be comfortable with inserting the sponge each time you have … have to interrupt sex to insert the sponge. You may not be comfortable with inserting the sponge each time you have …
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… Cervical Cap for Birth Control On this page: Overview Overview Cervical caps … one doctor visit to fit and check the cap. You may not be comfortable putting the cap in each time you have … one doctor visit to fit and check the cap. You may not be comfortable putting the cap in each time you have …
