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… Childbirth: Labouring in Water and Water Delivery On this page: Overview Overview Labouring in water Some hospitals and birthing centres offer tubs or whirlpools for labour. If yours does, talk to your doctor or midwife about …
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… After labour and care for new moms Last updated December 3, 2024 … your baby, you may find it difficult to make time for your partner. Aspects of your relationship that seemed important … abuse your child as well. Mental wellbeing and postpartum depression Postpartum depression can occur in the first months …
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… Childbirth: Perineal Massage Before Labour On this page: Overview … and the vagina. One step you could take that might help prevent tearing is to stretch and massage the perineum for a … better after a few massage sessions. Sit with your legs apart and your back supported. You might want to have a hand …
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… Episiotomy, vacuum and forceps during labour and birth Last updated August 12, 2013 Even if you're planning for a natural birth, it's good to be prepared for the fact that minor medical interventions may … to follow your birth wishes. Labour and birth can be unpredictable and plans may change. You may wish to discuss …
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… Pre-Eclampsia On this page: Health Tools … enough that delivery is necessary but you don't go into labour, your doctor will induce labour. Or they will deliver … When to Call a Doctor Share this information with your partner or a friend. They can help you watch for warning …
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… Pre-Eclampsia: Checkups and Monitoring On this page: Overview Overview If you have pre-eclampsia , you will need regular examinations to assess … Your examinations may include: Measurement of your blood pressure while lying down on your left side, standing up, or …
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… (flu) have similar symptoms. The two can be hard to tell apart. The only way to know for sure which illness you have … more sick than getting just one. Getting both vaccines can prevent you and others from getting very sick. If you do get … more sick than getting just one. Getting both vaccines can prevent you and others from getting very sick. If you do get …
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… Pre-Eclampsia: Expectant Management On this page: Overview … or observation, is sometimes used to manage a high-risk pregnancy. You may need expectant management at home or in … the hospital. Where you have it depends on how severe your pre-eclampsia is. Expectant management at home If you have …
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… Eclampsia (Seizures) and Pre-Eclampsia On this page: Overview Overview Eclampsia is pregnancy-related seizure activity that is caused by severe … during, or (rarely) up to 6 weeks after delivery (postpartum). Postpartum seizures are most common during the …
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… Frozen or Stuck Tongue or Other Body Part On this page: Overview Overview If you touch a frozen … the flap in place with a clean cloth or gauze. Apply steady pressure with a clean cloth to the injured area. Hold the pressure for 15 minutes. Mild bleeding usually stops on its …
