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… is a cut, or incision, made in the perineum during childbirth. The perineum is the tissue between the … Recovery can be uncomfortable. The amount of pain you have depends on how deep and long the cut or tear is. You … medicine. Labour and Delivery Pregnancy Citations Hobson S, et al. (2019). No. …
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… Bats are usually active at night. If you see bats during the day, they may not be normal. Weakness and lack of … White Nose Syndrome. Some bats with rabies may appear to behave totally normally. Some of the signs described above may … stress, hunger and becoming accustomed to humans. What should I do if I have been exposed to rabies? If a bat or …
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… How To Use This Information This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This … from your health care professional. This medication should appear milky white. Before using, check this product … so your child's height and growth can be checked. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… In most cases, this happens before 35 weeks of pregnancy, though it can also develop right after … Vision problems. Pain in the upper right abdomen (liver). Shoulder, neck, and other upper body pain. (This pain also … can be dangerous for both you and your baby. If you have these symptoms, you need emergency medical treatment. …
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… How To Use This Information This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This … so your child's height and growth can be checked. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It may rarely harm …
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… means that the cervix can't stay tightly closed during the second trimester of pregnancy. Instead, the cervix opens (dilates) with little … the cervix usually opens without pain. But some people do have mild symptoms. If you have this condition, you may …
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… support and an emergency plan. What will happen if I have to evacuate my home in an emergency? If the police or … trusted support network of at least 3 people to assist you during an emergency. Give them keys to your home and add … to immediately check on you after a disaster. What supplies should I have for an emergency? Planning ahead and thinking …
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… cases of TSS are linked to menstruation. If you think you have TSS, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency … injury, contact your health care provider immediately. What should I do if I think I have TSS? Toxic shock syndrome … alternate times. For example, use pads at night and tampons during the day Using tampons with the lowest absorbency that …
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… It can happen to any woman. But it's most common during the first 6 months of breastfeeding, especially … make mastitis more likely. What are the symptoms? If you have mastitis, you may first notice: A painful area on one … infection symptoms, both your nipples and your baby's mouth should be checked for thrush. Thrush can also begin with a …
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… are some things you can do to help you live well when you have congenital heart disease. Get regular checkups. Adults … and how severe it is. Your doctor can tell you if you should limit activity or sports. But if you do have … able to make decisions for yourself. Birth control and pregnancy If you can become pregnant and don't want to be, …