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… with your healthcare provider ahead of time. Episiotomy An episiotomy is an incision (cut) … is sewn shut with self dissolving stitches. Vacuum Sometimes, a soft plastic vacuum cup is … heart rate slows, showing signs of stress Forceps Forceps are instruments placed around …
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… Childbirth: Strep infections during delivery Episiotomy and perineal tears Postpartum … interventions during birth: Epistiotomy vacuum and forceps during labour and birth Fetal …
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… epidural anesthesia to lead to an assisted (forceps or vacuum) delivery. footnote 4 But an opioid is … an epidural or before making an incision ( episiotomy ) that widens the vaginal opening …
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… Overview What is fetal monitoring during labour? Fetal heart monitoring is a way … in caesarean deliveries and in the use of a vacuum or forceps during delivery. footnote 1 Monitoring …
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… Pain is a natural part of labour and birth, but every woman's experience … providing pain relief from the waist down. During a caesarean birth, pain relief is from … may be restricted. Increased risk of forceps delivery. Pain relief may not be …
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… Overview What is an episiotomy? An episiotomy (say … is a cut, or incision, made in the perineum during childbirth. The perineum is the tissue … massage in the weeks before you go into labour. Or your provider might support your …
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… Overview Once you go into labour, you may not be able to control your … things you would prefer to do or have happen during labour, birth and the days following. … I would rather have a small tear than an episiotomy and neither if possible After the …
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… Overview Everyone’s labour and delivery experience is unique. … make informed choices when planning for the birth of your baby. Knowing more about what to … baby. Stages of labour Learn what to expect during the four stages of labour. During …
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… During labour, changing position frequently can make … Sitting upright Semi sitting Birthing ball Kneeling Side lying Squatting … During labour, changing position frequently …
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… The second stage of labour begins with full dilation and ends with … or frightened by pushing. What to expect during second stage labour Vaginal examination … fetus and amniotic fluid. Did you know? An episiotomy is an incision (cut) made in the …
