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… First stage of labour - active phase Last updated August 11, 2013 During the active phase of first-stage labour you may feel serious, quiet and introspective. You might be thinking about yourself and your baby and wondering if you can cope …
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… The first stage of labour - early phase Last updated August 13, 2013 The first stage of labour begins with contractions that continue to increase in … Early first stage labour signs Cervix softens and opens to about three or four centimetres. Baby's head comes down in …
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… Breech Position and Breech Birth On this page: … is the normal and safest fetal position for birth. But in about 4 out of 100 births, the baby doesn't naturally turn … In some cases, breech position may be linked to early labour, twins or more, problems with the uterus, or problems …
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… Childbirth: Perineal Massage Before Labour On this page: Overview … . footnote 1 Starting at week 34 of your pregnancy, take about 5 minutes to massage your perineum, 3 to 4 times a …
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… Questions About Medicines for Epilepsy On this page: Overview Related … routine for yourself or your child, it may help you to talk about some of the choices and issues involved. Some of the … several medicines. Some antiepileptic medicines can make birth control pills less effective and make a woman more …
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… Thinking About Child Safety On this page: Overview Related … Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Preschoolers: Helping Your Child Explore … Shevlov et al., eds., Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5 , 5th ed., pp. 457–506. New York: Bantam. … Age 5 , 5th ed., pp. 457–506. New York: Bantam. … Thinking About Child Safety …
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… VBAC: Participation During Birth On this page: Overview Overview … part in her baby's birth. Some mothers feel very strongly about being able to bond with the baby right after birth. … may be groggy. Or she may fall asleep or not remember much about the birth. Whether you plan a vaginal birth after …
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… Quad Screening for Birth Defects On this page: Test Overview Health Tools Why … 80 out of 100 fetuses who have it. It finds anencephaly in about 95 out of 100 fetuses. The test misses spina bifida in … 100 fetuses who have it. And the test misses anencephaly in about 5 out of 100 fetuses. footnote 1 It correctly finds …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Implant On this page: Overview … The implant is used to prevent pregnancy. It's a thin rod about the size of a matchstick that is inserted under the … cases it can be used longer. footnote 1 Talk to your doctor about how long you can use it. Once it is put in, you don't …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Shot On this page: Overview … shot. The shot may cause bone loss. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits. How well does it work? When … But when the shot is not used exactly as directed , it is about 94% effective. This means that about 6 out of 100 …
