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… VBAC: Uterine Scar Rupture On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The most rare yet most … that the scar on the uterus may break open (rupture) during labour. Women who have a low transverse caesarean scar have … to the baby. Cause fetal brain damage or death. Related Information Caesarean Section Vaginal Birth After Caesarean …
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… HIV and Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The Society of Obstetricians … infection, your health professional may want to give you a second test later in your pregnancy. If you or your partner … also become infected. The virus is usually passed on during labour and childbirth. It is sometimes is passed during …
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… Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview Electronic fetal heart monitoring is done during pregnancy, labour, and delivery. It keeps track of the heart rate of … does not guarantee that your baby is healthy. Related Information Biophysical Profile (BPP) Test Fetal Ultrasound …
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… Bronchiolitis On this page: Related Information What is bronchiolitis? … shortness of breath and/or breathing that is rapid and laboured with wheezing. A severe infection in infants may … not smoke or use other tobacco products around your child. Second-hand smoke irritates the mucous membranes in your …
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… Preterm Prelabour Rupture of Membranes (pPROM) On this page: Related Information What is preterm prelabour … to you about what's safest for you and your baby. Related Information Cervical Cerclage Preterm Labour Current …
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… Healthy Weight Gain On this page: Overview Related Information Overview During pregnancy, lots of … (10 lb) or larger, you may be more likely to have: A long labour and birth. Caesarean birth. An injury to you or your … eat twice as much food. In general, pregnant women in their second trimester need to eat about 340 extra calories a day. …
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… Weeks at Home Looking Ahead to the Childhood Years Related Information Overview What is premature (preterm) … Depression Delivery of Your Preterm Infant During preterm labour A preterm birth may happen suddenly or after days or … hospital, you may become overwhelmed with new emotions and information. You and your loved ones may handle issues and …
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… Name(s): Bisacolax, Dulcolax Important: How To Use This Information This is a summary and does NOT have all possible … used during labor/delivery to clean the bowels before the second stage of labor (pushing phase). At other times during …
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… Dropping (Lightening) On this page: Overview Related Information Overview At the end of the third trimester, the … or lightening. Dropping is not a good predictor of when labour will begin. In first-time mothers, dropping usually … to emerge from the birth canal (crowning). Related Information Labour and Delivery Current as of: …
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… about abnormal discharge. Leaking fluid could be a sign of labour starting. To learn more, visit Pregnancy: vaginal … resources BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre Provides information on pregnancy by stage. You will find specific health information and what to …
