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… Labour Induction and Augmentation On this page: Overview … Information Overview If you pass your due date and your labour does not start on its own, your doctor may want to try to start (induce) labour. Your doctor may suggest doing this for other …
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… VBAC: Labour Induction On this page: Overview Overview When labour does not start on its own and delivery needs to … (induced) with medicine. Some doctors avoid inducing labour when a woman is trying vaginal birth after caesarean …
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… Bedrest for Preterm Labour On this page: Overview … 2 Strict bedrest is no longer used to prevent preterm labour. But your doctor may recommend expectant management … suggests expectant management for preventing preterm labour, discuss the benefits and risks in light of your …
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… Stages of Sleep Apnea On this page: Overview Related … MD - Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine … Stages of Sleep Apnea …
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… Practicing breathing techniques for labour Last updated August 11, 2013 Certain kinds of breathing can help you feel more relaxed during labour. Here are some techniques you can practice well ahead … keep your shoulders dropped and relaxed Light breathing in labour Let your contractions guide you in the rate and depth …
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… Fetal Monitoring During Labour On this page: Overview Overview What is fetal monitoring during labour? Fetal heart monitoring is a way to check the heart rate of your baby (fetus) during labour. The heart rate is a good way to find out if your …
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… Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease On this page: Overview Overview The stages of chronic kidney disease are determined mostly by … damage or an eGFR of less than 60 for longer than 3 months. Stages of chronic kidney disease Stage Description eGFR What …
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… Comfort positions for labour and birth Last updated August 6, 2013 During labour, changing position frequently can make you more … get familiar with the various options before you start your labour. These positions may help you to manage pain and …
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… Preterm Labour and Short Cervix On this page: Overview Related … tunnel between the uterus and the vagina. Before or during labour and delivery, the cervix stretches and flattens ( … birth, make sure that you know the symptoms of preterm labour and that you know what to do if you have them. …
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