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… guide for parents. Topics covered include pregnancy, birth and parenting a baby up to six months of age. You can …  |  Farsi  |  French  |  Punjabi  |  Spanish  |  Tagalog Birth Preparing to Give Birth  English  |  Arabic  |  …  |  French  |  Punjabi  |  Spanish  |  Tagalog Your Body After Pregnancy  English  |  Arabic  |  Chinese  |  Farsi …
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… and itching and prevent infection from a bite or sting. After a sting After you are stung, try to move away from the … your doctor tells you to. Do not use in the rectal or vaginal area in children younger than age 12 unless your … your doctor tells you to. Do not use in the rectal or vaginal area in children younger than age 12 unless your …
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… that can support you and your family during pregnancy, after birth and as your child grows. Becoming familiar with the … people who need additional support* Postnatal services (birth to 8 weeks): Education and assistance with …
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… you're depressed. Depression is common during pregnancy and after giving birth (postpartum). Experts recommend that all pregnant … depression can cause problems during pregnancy and after birth. Testing for genetic conditions and birth defects You …
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… (5 inches)] on the abdomen. The usual stay in the hospital after an abdominal hysterectomy is 3 days. Laparoscopic … for up to 6 weeks following a hysterectomy. If your vaginal bleeding is heavier or different from what you were … have: Chest pain, a cough, or trouble breathing. Bright red vaginal bleeding that soaks two or more pads in an hour or …
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… to open the cervix . This is the first stage of childbirth. In most pregnancies, this happens at 37 to 42 weeks. … This means about 6 or more contractions in 1 hour, even after you've had a glass of water and are resting. You may … take up to 3 hours in transition. A mother who has had a vaginal birth before will usually take no more than an hour. …
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… procedure won't leave a scar on the outside of your body. After the procedure, another doctor will look at the tissue … normal routine in about a week. But be sure to wait to have vaginal sex until your doctor says it's okay. What To Expect Some vaginal bleeding is normal for up to 1 week. Some vaginal
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… their babies through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or other misfortune. This loss can be devastating; … are normal. If your baby is stillborn, or dies near birth, you will have the opportunity to see and hold your … in dealing with engorged breasts and a sore perineum. After you leave the hospital, your healthcare provider, the …
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… to your doctor about where he or she would like you to give birth. Your doctor may want you to have your baby in a … (lost consciousness). You have a seizure. You have severe vaginal bleeding. You have severe pain in your belly or … you have 8 or more in 1 hour or 4 or more in 20 minutes after you change your position and drink fluids. You have a …
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… immunity protects both you and your unborn baby (fetus). After you have been immunized (vaccinated) against or … , and chickenpox can harm a growing fetus. They can cause birth defects, fetal death, or premature birth. Chickenpox can also be dangerous for you when you're …