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… is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that … ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs. Uses This … (cervical ripening) to allow the baby to pass through the birth canal during delivery. How To Use This drug is …
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… Childbirth: Opioid Pain Medicines On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview To help control the pain and stress of labour, you may get opioid pain medicines. The medicine can … if they are given close to delivery. Labour and Delivery Pregnancy: Should I Have an Epidural …
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… pregnancies last longer. For people who have had a preterm birth because the cervix did not stay closed, cervical … during the procedure. Excessive blood loss. Preterm prelabour rupture of membranes (pPROM). This means your water breaks long before it should. Preterm labour. Permanent narrowing or closure of the cervix …
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… In other cases, it can cause problems, such as preterm labour. What causes it? In many cases, the cause of too much … a development problem. Examples are genetic conditions and birth defects. You are pregnant with twins or more. What are … Premature breaking (rupture) of the amniotic sac. Preterm labour. Placental abruption. Stillbirth. How is …
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… membranes; amniotic fluid infection; late miscarriage; low-birth-weight infant; or inflammation of the inside of the … prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health … are to be exposed to a sexually transmitted infection. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner about STIs and how you …
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… Electronic fetal heart monitoring is done during pregnancy, labour, and delivery. It keeps track of the heart rate of … At some hospitals, the sensors can send the details about your baby's heart rate and your contractions to a … Fetal monitoring can't find every type of problem, such as birth defects. A normal result does not guarantee that your …
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… what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Uterine Fibroids: Should I Have Uterine Fibroid … during a past pregnancy, such as miscarriage or preterm labour. Problems with the urinary tract or bowels. Depending … material into the catheter. The doctor uses an X-ray on a video screen to see the arteries and guide the catheter to …
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… soft cloth to wipe gums and mouth twice each day from birth. Once the first tooth appears, brush morning and at … fun and a part of your child’s daily routine. Watch a video about brushing your baby's teeth. When your child is three …
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… (MS) are women in their child-bearing years. Questions about whether MS affects getting pregnant or about labour and delivery are common. Here are some answers: Most … delivery. MS does not increase the risk of miscarriage or birth defects. Some women have fewer MS symptoms during …
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… care provider if another cause is identified. Will my birth control work if I am taking antibiotics? There is very … prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health … the higher your chances of getting exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how …