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… To relieve pain during the second (pushing) stage of labour, an injection called a pudendal block can be given … far down in the birth canal (vagina). Labour and Delivery Current as of: October 20, 2022 … To relieve pain during the second (pushing) stage of labour, an injection called a pudendal block can be given …
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Pregnancy: Deciding Where to Deliver On this page: Overview … of where to deliver your baby. Unless you have a high-risk pregnancy , you can decide to have your baby in a hospital, … room during the birth. Most hospitals allow visitors during labour. But during the actual birth, the hospital may limit …
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… polyhydramnios? Amniotic fluid surrounds the fetus during pregnancy. Having too much of this fluid is called … problems. In other cases, it can cause problems, such as preterm labour. What causes it? In many cases, the cause of too much …
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… surgery if fibroids are making it hard for you to get pregnant or if you have other symptoms that affect your … Problems during pregnancy, such as miscarriage or preterm labour. Problems with the urinary tract or bowels. Depending … Surgery to take out just my fibroids will cure my problem. True Sorry, that's not right. Fibroids can grow back after …
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… Risks Treatment Overview At the end of most pregnancies, the baby's head is near the birth canal … you home. But the doctor will check you often until your labour starts. If your baby's head stays down, you may be … delivery is needed. This can happen when the placenta partially or completely covers the cervix ( placenta previa …
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… How support teams can help during pregnancy Last updated August 3, 2013 When you're pregnant, your partner may be your primary support. But no one person can … include: Friends and family A doula (trained, supportive labour companion) Neighbours Other families from prenatal …
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… woman's experience is different. Together, you and your partner can connect emotionally and physically by knowing … uninterrupted. Rest whenever possible. Labour and Delivery Current as of: November 9, 2022 … uninterrupted. Rest whenever possible. Labour and Delivery Current as of: November 9, 2022 …
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… Information Overview To help control the pain and stress of labour, you may get opioid pain medicines. The medicine can … fentanyl, morphine, and nalbuphine. Opioids can help suppress how you perceive pain and calm your emotional response … close to delivery. Labour and Delivery Pregnancy: Should I Have an Epidural During Childbirth? …
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… has information about the loss of a baby after 20 weeks of pregnancy but before the baby is born. For information about … baby is born. It can happen during the pregnancy or during labour. Stillbirth occurs in about 1 out of 200 pregnancies. … else. It might be hard to eat or sleep. You and your partner may not grieve in the same way. Each of you needs to …
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… Sex During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … sex if any of the following occur: The placenta covers or partly covers your cervix (placenta previa). Your "water" ( … start earlier than 37 weeks. This is called preterm labour. Vaginal bleeding. Having a sexually transmitted …