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… Learning Center Learn about pregnancy and childbirth Whether you are thinking about getting … your due date, to examinations and tests during each trimester, to labour and delivery, … and Your Milk Supply Breastfeeding as Birth Control Breastfeeding During Pregnancy …
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Topic Overview What is postpartum? During the first weeks after giving birth, your body begins to heal and adjust to not being pregnant. This is called postpartum (or the postpartum period). Your …
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Overview A childbirth education class can teach you and your partner a lot. This is especially true if it's your first pregnancy. If a friend is going to be your labour coach, they can come too. A …
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Overview Separated pubic symphysis The left and right bones of your pelvic girdle are joined at the front by a narrow section of cartilage and ligament . This is called the pubic symphysis, or …
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… 38a Why should I get tested? HIV testing is important for people to receive … baby, it is very important for you to get tested for HIV. You need to start treatment as …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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… Overview During childbirth, the perineum stretches and often … your due date. Studies show that some people who did regular perineal massage reported less perineal pain in the weeks after childbirth. People having their first vaginal …
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Overview When you become pregnant, finding a health care professional to provide maternity care that works closely with you and shares in decision-making is important. Choosing a health care provider …
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Overview To help control the pain and stress of labour, you may get opioid pain medicines. The medicine can be put into a vein or into the muscle. Examples include fentanyl, morphine, and nalbuphine. …
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… may be difficult to urinate for a day or two after delivery. And you may urinate more than usual for days or weeks after delivery. Your body is getting rid of the extra fluid from pregnancy. You may also sweat heavily as you …
