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… the uterus and the vagina. Before or during labour and delivery, the cervix stretches and … a short cervix may have an increased risk of preterm birth. footnote 2 How is it treated? … first pregnancy or if you have never had a preterm birth, having a shortened cervix may …
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… surgery or procedure, such as a cervical cone biopsy or a dilation and curettage (D&C) . … surgery or procedure, such as a cervical cone biopsy or a dilation and curettage (D&C) . …
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… Cervical insufficiency means that the cervix can't stay tightly closed during the … second trimester of pregnancy. Instead, the cervix opens (dilates) with little or no pain, … may also hear this condition called a weak cervix or an incompetent cervix. A weak cervix …
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… it will also start to open. This is called cervical dilatation. Cervical dilatation is described in … it will also start to open. This is called cervical dilatation. Cervical dilatation is …
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… demands of labour and delivery. Try adding Kegel exercises to your daily routine. They … for a caesarean birth during labour is mainly based on the baby's and mother's conditions. … for women during childbirth. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (10). Cluett ER, …
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… active labour, but the amniotic sac has not ruptured on its own. In this case, your doctor … labour has started and the amniotic sac has ruptured on its own, but labour still is not … active labour, but the amniotic sac has not ruptured on its own. In this case, your doctor …
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… may help prevent another preterm birth. Risks Problems from cervical cerclage are rare. They … may help prevent another preterm birth. Risks Problems from cervical cerclage are rare. They …
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… in about a week. But be sure to wait to have vaginal sex until your doctor says it's okay. What To Expect Some vaginal bleeding is normal for up to 1 week. … bleeding that requires further treatment. Infection of the cervix or uterus may develop …
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… tissue under a microscope and check it for abnormal cells. You may have mild cramps for … a few hours after the procedure. A dark brown vaginal discharge during the first week. … are some risks. A few people may have serious bleeding that requires further treatment. …
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… a type of care for people who have a serious illness. It's different from care to cure your illness, called curative treatment. Hospice … palliative care and care to treat your illness. You don't have to choose one or the …
