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… How support teams can help during pregnancy Last updated August 3, 2013 When you're pregnant, … include: Friends and family A doula (trained, supportive labour companion) Neighbours Other families from prenatal … in the labour and birth Talking about and planning for parenting Being actively involved in caring for the baby …
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… Local Anesthesia for Childbirth On this page: Overview … not relieve pain from contractions. Labour and Delivery Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) …
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… Blocked Tear Ducts On this page: Related … within the first few days to the first few weeks after birth. The symptoms of a blocked tear duct may get worse … within the first few days to the first few weeks after birth. The symptoms of a blocked tear duct may get worse …
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… Quitting Smoking and Avoiding Smoke During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … nutrients from the mother and gets rid of waste.) Preterm birth. The baby is born too soon. Miscarriage or stillbirth. …
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… Blocked Eustachian Tubes On this page: … in an airplane, you can chew gum, yawn, or drink liquids during takeoff and landing. Try the exercise where you … in an airplane, you can chew gum, yawn, or drink liquids during takeoff and landing. Try the exercise where you …
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… Sex after childbirth On this page: Overview … uninterrupted. Rest whenever possible. Labour and Delivery Current as of: November 9, 2022 … uninterrupted. Rest whenever possible. Labour and Delivery Current as of: November 9, 2022 …
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… Alcohol and other drug use during pregnancy Last updated October 24, 2024 Overview When … is to not drink alcohol at all. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy puts your baby at risk of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum …
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… Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … the news that your baby has a birth defect change your parenting plans? If, for example, you know that you would …
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… or young adults. Check the spine for problems present at birth (congenital conditions), such as spina bifida , in … is examined. You will be given a cloth or paper gown to use during the test. You may be allowed to keep on your … not a reason to avoid the test. If you need an X-ray during pregnancy, a lead apron will be put over your belly to …
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… Childbirth: Opioid Pain Medicines On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview To help control the pain and stress of labour, you may get opioid pain medicines. The medicine can … close to delivery. Labour and Delivery Pregnancy: Should I Have an Epidural During Childbirth? …
