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Wellbeing

… needs may change as you go through different ages or stages in life. Below are some resources that may support … Hormonal changes, lack of sleep, and physical recovery from labour all impact your mental wellness. It is normal to … and mental wellbeing for everyone, at all ages and stages of life. For more information, see Food and nutrition …

Babys Best Chance Parents Handbook of Pregnancy and Baby Care

Special Health Concerns During Pregnancy

… water breaks, it typically means you're about to go into labour. When your membranes break or leak before you are in labour or before your due date, the condition is called … to heavy (the blood is often bright red). Symptoms of early labour, such as regular contractions and aches or pains in …

HIV

… and the infection it causes are called HIV. HIV Infection: Stages, screening and symptoms HIV (Human Immunodeficiency … Load HIV: Non-Progressors and HIV-Resistant People HIV: Stages of Infection Ways HIV Cannot Be Spread Preventing …

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Packing for a birth in the hospital

… and personal storage space is limited. Place your specific labour items at the top of your bag or in a separate container. Along with items for labour, pack your personal belongings and items for your … This checklist can help you plan and organize. For your labour kit: Baby's Best Chance: Parents' Handbook of …

My Birth Plan

… _____________________. This birth plan is a guide for my labour and delivery. Since childbirth does not always go as … I'd like these people to be with me during labour and birth: __ Partner: … During labour __ I'd like to be able to go back home if I'm not in active labour. Once I've been admitted, I'd prefer: __ To eat if I …

Syphilis

… Syphilis is a bacterial infection. The infection has 4 stages: primary, secondary, early latent and late latent. … cases. Syphilis can be transmitted during any of the 4 stages of infection. Your risk of having syphilis is greater … patches inside the mouth, anus, penis or vagina. Latent stages After the rash goes away, and if you are not treated, …

Pregnancy-Related Problems

… if needed, you will be given antibiotics at the onset of labour or rupture of membranes. These antibiotics reduce the … first trimester, it may be a sign of miscarriage or preterm labour. Tissue that passes through the vagina. When you pass … bring it with you when you see your doctor. Cramps. Preterm labour . Symptoms may include: Abnormal vaginal discharge or …

Multiple Pregnancy Twins or More

… pressure and pre-eclampsia . Gestational diabetes . Preterm labour, which may lead to premature (preterm) birth. Preterm … the uterus (polyhydramnios). Miscarriage. Problems during labour and delivery Labour and delivery problems that are more likely in a …