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… try to start hand expression as soon as possible after birth or at least within the first six hours. Usually hand … take time to get the sticky colostrum flowing. Watch this video  to learn more about Hand Expression. Once breastfeeding is well …
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… month. It is often hard to tell the difference between true labour pains and Braxton Hicks contractions, especially in … to open the cervix . This is the first stage of childbirth. In most pregnancies, this happens at 37 to 42 weeks. … starts. You may have regular contractions. This means about 6 or more contractions in 1 hour, even after you've …
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… Childbirth Pain Relief Options On this page: Overview Related … reduce pain and help you feel a sense of control during labour. These techniques include: Support. Having a support … safe. But some have risks. Talk to your doctor or midwife about which treatments you plan to use. And ask them about
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… Information Overview What is premature (preterm) birth? Pregnancy normally lasts about 40 weeks. When delivery occurs between 20 and 37 weeks … Depression Delivery of Your Preterm Infant During preterm labour A preterm birth may happen suddenly or after days or …
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… Sexual and Reproductive Organs Learning Center Learn about your sexual and reproductive organ health Some sexual … Basal Body Temperature (BBT) Charting Bedrest for Preterm Labour Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Bioidentical Hormones Birth Control Birth Control for Teens Birth Control …
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… time, hospital staff took babies away from their mothers at birth - examining, weighing, measuring, wrapping and tightly … partner or support person and your healthcare providers about your wishes to have your baby with you until the first feeding is finished. Watch a video on the importance of Skin-to-Skin Contact. Rooming in …
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… milk supply to match what your baby needs. Babies may feed about eight times in 24 hours In the early days, breastfeed … another method such as a cup, spoon or bottle. Watch a video on latching your baby. If your baby is two weeks old; … Milk Bank website at http://www.bcwomens.ca/our-services/labour-birth-post-birth-care/milk-bank . Learn together …
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… - typically between four and six weeks after the birth - you may want to introduce an occasional cup or … your milk. Here's some advice on what to consider. Watch a video on how to express breast milk. You may decide to use a … midwife, nurse or lactation consultant for more information about where you can buy or rent a pump. Useful resources …
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… health nurse, midwife, or a lactation consultant. Watch a Video to Learn More About Baby's Feeding Cues Some breast milk may eject quickly … baby is feeding well with a good latch . Resources & links: VIDEO: Admission to Postpartum - Keeping Your Baby …
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… Overview Overview You have a choice about who will deliver your baby. Doctors and midwives are … medical care and support before, during, and after the birth. Doctors and midwives share the same goal. They want … teach you how to use comfort measures to manage pain during labour. If you work with a midwife, you may be able to have …