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… and dilatation allow a baby to be born through the birth canal. Effacement means that the cervix stretches and … will not dilate until active labour starts. Late in your pregnancy, your health professional may check the cervix … Information Labour and Delivery Pregnancy Preterm Labour Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) Current as of: …
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… Local Anesthesia for Childbirth On this page: Overview Overview … (The tissue is called the perineum.) The cut makes the vaginal opening bigger. It may be done to help deliver the … Labour and Delivery Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) Current as of: November 9, …
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… is where you can look for answers. Safer Sex STI Testing: Should I Get Tested for a Sexually Transmitted Infection? … Order Drug Use and Your Health Ecstasy (MDMA) Ectopic Pregnancy Emergency Contraception Endometriosis Epididymitis … Examination and Testicular Self-Examination Urine Test Vaginal Self-Examination (VSE) Open/close information …
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… is labour that comes too early—between 20 and 37 weeks of pregnancy. In labour, the uterus contracts to open the … and health. Your doctor or midwife may use medicine to try to delay the birth or medicines to prevent infection and … back, pelvic area, lower belly, or thighs. Changes in your vaginal discharge. It may increase in amount or become pink …
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… and don't have problems after birth. Your doctor may try to turn your baby. To do this, the doctor presses on … If your baby's head stays down, you may be able to have a vaginal delivery. But a small number of babies move back … attempt. The mother has been pregnant before. A previous pregnancy usually means that the wall of the belly is more …
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… has information about the loss of a baby after 20 weeks of pregnancy but before the baby is born. For information about … alone, or you may seek the comfort of family and friends. Try to eat healthy foods, get some sleep, and get exercise … right away if the baby is moving less than before. How long should you wait before you try to get pregnant again? Talk …
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… Overview What is premature (preterm) birth? Pregnancy normally lasts about 40 weeks. When delivery … your doctor to closely watch your baby's development and to try to catch any problems early on. What can you expect when … 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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… are some things you and your doctor or midwife might do to try to prevent a tear. For example, you may try doing … medicine. Labour and Delivery Pregnancy Citations Hobson S, et al. (2019). No. 381–assisted vaginal birth. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada …
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… Health Concerns Menopause: Managing Hot Flashes Menopause: Should I Use Hormone Therapy (HT)? Menopause: Wild Yam and Progesterone Creams Soy for Menopause Symptoms Vaginal Dryness Sexuality and Sexual Health Arrhythmias and … Vaginal Fistula Vaginal Pessaries Vaginal Rashes and Sores VBAC: Uterine Scar Rupture Also see Women's Health , Men's …
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… diabetes is high blood sugar that first occurs during pregnancy. High blood sugar can cause problems for you and … grow larger than normal. A large baby can be injured during vaginal birth and may need to be delivered by caesarean … exercise. This can help you control your blood sugar level. Try low-impact activities, such as walking and swimming. Try …
