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… Overview Group B strep infection is caused by a type of bacteria. It's a different … kind of bacteria than the kind that causes strep throat. You may have this kind of bacteria in your body. Sometimes it may cause an infection, but most of the time it …
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… ask for pain medicine, such as an epidural injection, which partially or fully numbs the … certain procedures—such as a vitamin K injection, a heel prick for a blood test, and … Epidural anesthesia , which is an ongoing injection of pain medicine into the epidural …
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… HELLP Syndrome Hepatitis C in Pregnancy High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy High-Risk Pregnancy HIV and Pregnancy Hospital … (Bariatric) Surgery Pregnancy and Chronic High Blood Pressure Pregnancy and Epilepsy …
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… choose medicinal pain relief in the form of anesthesia or medicines. Learn more: Childbirth: Epidurals Childbirth: Opioid pain medicines … Childbirth: Pudendal and paracervical blocks Epidural anesthesia Local anesthesia for …
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… 1 Sometime before you are ready to push your baby out, you will have help getting out of … in water A water birth is the delivery of a baby while in a tub or pool of warm water. … 1 Sometime before you are ready to push your baby out, you will have help getting out of …
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… than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or … These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your … other medicine (called a blood thinner) that prevents blood clots, it can cause some blood …
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… Overview When you're in labour, you can get support from your partner, a loved one, or a friend. You may also get support from hospital nurses, a midwife, or a … "DOO-luh"). A doula is a birth coach who can support you while you're in labour and …
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… This lowers the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). For more information on … This lowers the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). For more information on …
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Condition Basics What is group B streptococcal infection? Group B streptococcus (strep) is a serious bacterial infection. If you carry group B streptococcal bacteria, you may have the bacteria but …
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… birth depends on your preference and your health care needs. Whether you choose to give … you have had before. Speak with your healthcare provider to confirm it a VBAC is … birth depends on your preference and your health care needs. Whether you choose to give …
