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… Labour and Delivery On this page: Health … prepare for labour and delivery? Getting regular exercise during pregnancy will help you handle the physical demands … as a doula . Comfort measures you want to try. Breathing techniques, labouring in water, trying different positions, …
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… Preterm Labour On this page: Cause Prevention … to open the cervix . This is the first stage of childbirth. In most pregnancies, this happens at 37 to 42 weeks. … Problems with the uterus or cervix. Drug or alcohol use during pregnancy. The mother's water (amniotic fluid) …
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… Stages of labour Last updated March 1, 2024 Overview As you enter the … others. In this section, learn more about what to expect during labour. Contractions during pregnancy: What to expect … once your cervix reaches full dilation and ends with the birth of your baby. You can expect strong contractions and …
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… If you have practiced comfort positions and breathing and relaxation techniques, you will be able to choose the ones that you find most helpful during the labour and birthing process. If you're still not …
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… Progressive Muscle Relaxation On this page: Overview … the stress–muscle-tension cycle going. Progressive muscle relaxation helps break this cycle by reducing muscle tension and general mental anxiety. Progressive muscle relaxation often helps people get to sleep. Procedure You …
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… Stress Relief and Relaxation On this page: Overview … It can cause sleep problems and depression . Muscle relaxation to relieve stress Your body may respond to stress … can reduce muscle tension and anxiety. Progressive muscle relaxation is an exercise that can help you do this. In …
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… VBAC: Labour Induction On this page: Overview … avoid inducing labour when a woman is trying vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) . But others are okay with the … on her uterus, there is a chance the scar can break open during labour. This is called uterine rupture. Medicines …
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… Jaw Problems: Exercise and Relaxation On this page: Overview … (TMD) , you can try gentle jaw exercises. You can also try techniques that help you relax your jaw muscles. Exercise … of motion as you practice this exercise from day to day. Relaxation Paying attention to how you use your jaw can both …
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… Bedrest for Preterm Labour On this page: Overview … light of your condition. When you are resting or sleeping during late pregnancy, try to lie on your side. This is … 1308–1317. Cunningham FG, et al., eds. (2010). Preterm birth. In Williams Obstetrics , 23rd ed., pp. 804–831. New …
