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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 yours does, talk to your doctor or midwife about …
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… Helping Your Child Transition Into Middle School or Junior High On this page: … Medicine & John Pope MD - Pediatrics … Helping Your Child Transition Into Middle School or Junior High …
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… Episiotomy, vacuum and forceps during labour and birth Last updated August 12, 2013 Even if you're … between the vagina and rectum - freezing is usually given first. This cut enlarges the space for the baby to pass … A vacuum is used if: The mother has a prolonged pushing stage of labour The mother is exhausted and unable to push …
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First Aid for Chemical Burns On this page: Overview Related … to take next. Most chemical burns of the skin are treated first by rinsing (flushing) the chemical off your body with … does not mix with water, so use isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol first to flush the chemical off the skin and then flush with …
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First Aid Kit for Travellers On this page: Overview Overview What you pack in your first aid kit will depend on where and how long you plan to … screen Thermometer Oral rehydration solution packets Basic first aid items (adhesive bandages, gauze, elastic bandage, …
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… Pregnancy: First Prenatal Visit On this page: Overview Overview Your first prenatal visit will probably be the longest visit … history. This will include your age when you had your first period, whether your cycles are regular, and the date …
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First Aid for Electrical Burns On this page: Overview Overview The first steps to take when a person is in contact with an … Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview The first steps to take when a person is in contact with an …
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… Emergency First Aid for Heatstroke On this page: Overview Related … 9-1-1 or other emergency medical services, follow these first aid steps. Move the person into a cool place, out of … 9-1-1 or other emergency medical services, follow these first aid steps. Move the person into a cool place, out of …
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First Aid for a Spinal Injury On this page: Overview Related … Messenger MD - Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine … First Aid for a Spinal Injury …
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… Object in the Eye: First Aid On this page: Overview … & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine … Object in the Eye First Aid …