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… What is pre-eclampsia? Pre-eclampsia is high blood pressure after 20 weeks of pregnancy that may affect the mother's … also may get medicine to help prepare your baby's lungs for birth. The only "cure" for pre-eclampsia is having the baby. … This can help prepare your baby's lungs for birth. A vaginal delivery is usually safest for the mother. It is …
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… flat organ that forms on the inside wall of the uterus soon after conception. During pregnancy, it gives the baby food … too. The baby may be born too early ( premature ), at a low birth weight, or with a birth defect. What causes it? … But others may have warning signs such as: Painless vaginal bleeding. The blood is often bright red, and the …
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… At the end of most pregnancies, the baby's head is near the birth canal (vagina). But sometimes a baby's rear end or … Most breech babies are healthy and don't have problems after birth. Your doctor may try to turn your baby. To do … If your baby's head stays down, you may be able to have a vaginal delivery. But a small number of babies move back …
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… Information Overview What is premature (preterm) birth? Pregnancy normally lasts about 40 weeks. When … who are born between 32 and 37 weeks of pregnancy do well after birth. If a baby does well after birth, the risk of … good health after birth. Delivery. You'll probably deliver vaginally. But if your health or your baby's health is at …
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… Wild Yam and Progesterone Creams Soy for Menopause Symptoms Vaginal Dryness Sexuality and Sexual Health Arrhythmias and … and Injuries Male Genital Problems and Injuries Normal Vaginal Discharge Object in the Vagina Sexual and … Vaginal Fistula Vaginal Pessaries Vaginal Rashes and Sores VBAC: Uterine Scar Rupture Also see Women's Health , Men's …
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… usually starting at a point on the forehead. The average birth weight for babies is around 3.5 kg (7.5 lb) , although … often lose around 230 g (8 oz) in the first 4 to 5 days after birth. But they regain it by about 10 to 12 days of … "cone-head." This is most common with babies who are born vaginally (rather than by caesarean section). Bruising may …
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… . Preterm labour, which may lead to premature (preterm) birth. Preterm birth increases the babies' risk of lung, … delivery by caesarean section (C-section). Heavy blood loss after delivery (postpartum hemorrhage). Problems with the … be done to check for a urinary tract infection (UTI). Transvaginal ultrasound may be used to check the length of your …
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… firmly attached to the inside wall of the uterus until after the baby is born. In placental abruption , the … Your baby may be born too early ( premature ) or at a low birth weight. You may lose a lot of blood. Placental … tell how serious placental abruption is by the amount of vaginal bleeding. Sometimes the blood gets trapped between …
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… transmitted. Reactions or irritations to latex, douches or vaginal creams can also cause cervicitis. To find out if you … Abnormal vaginal bleeding or spotting between periods or after sexual intercourse Pain during vaginal sex It is also … care provider if another cause is identified. Will my birth control work if I am taking antibiotics? There is very …
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… fluids containing the bacteria during unprotected oral, vaginal and anal sex. Sometimes a person with gonorrhea will … Gonorrhea can be passed to a baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if the baby is not … Abnormal vaginal bleeding or spotting between periods or after sexual intercourse Pain in the lower abdomen Pain …
