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… can help suppress how you perceive pain and calm your emotional response to pain. They do this by reducing the … close to delivery. Labour and Delivery Pregnancy: Should I Have an Epidural During Childbirth? Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) …
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… depression/other psychiatric conditions, unusual behavior changes (including possible suicidal thoughts/attempts), or … (such as recent heart attack, angina) stroke severe loss of body fluids (dehydration) low blood pressure personal or … drowsiness and QT prolongation (see above). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… What is placental abruption? Placental abruption is a pregnancy problem in which the placenta separates too early … the uterus. The placenta is a round, flat organ that forms during pregnancy. It gives the baby food and oxygen from your body. In a normal pregnancy, the placenta stays firmly …
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… you go into labour before 37 weeks or after 42 weeks of pregnancy you have a medical condition such as high blood … disease, or diabetes you have active genital herpes your pregnancy is high-risk for any other reason If you have a … a doctor trained to care for women who have special needs during pregnancy and birth. If necessary, an obstetrician …
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… sides) Fever (greater than 38℃ /100.4℉) Pain deep inside during vaginal sex Abnormal vaginal bleeding or spotting … (infertility) Increased chance of an ectopic or tubal pregnancy - where a fertilized egg attaches to the fallopian … treated. It takes time for the infection to clear from the body, so it is important that you do not have any oral, …
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… serious (possibly fatal) harm to an unborn baby if used during pregnancy. It should only be used during pregnancy if the … HER2 protein. This medication is called a monoclonal antibody. It works by attaching to the HER2 cancer cells and …
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… swallowing muscle spasms shaking (tremor) mental/mood changes (such as restlessness) vision changes interrupted … a certain natural substance (prolactin) made by your body. For females, this increase in prolactin may result in … lightheadedness can increase the risk of falling. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… This medication is similar to the progesterone that your body naturally makes and is given to replace the hormone … use in children. Progesterone must not be used to test for pregnancy. Other Uses This section contains uses of this … (such as spotting, breakthrough bleeding) mental/mood changes (such as depression, memory loss) swelling of the …
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… care needs. Your doctor may talk about various issues during your baby's regularly scheduled checkups. In addition … want to discuss how the condition may be diagnosed during pregnancy. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: … want to discuss how the condition may be diagnosed during pregnancy. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
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… Things that can lead to hemorrhoids include constipation, pregnancy, and being overweight. What are the symptoms? The … forms at the anal opening. Rectal bleeding becomes heavy or changes colour (such as from bright red to dark red). If you … Pain or swelling is severe. Tissue from inside the body bulges from the anus and does not return to normal …
