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… medications.   Take time with your partner to get familiar with the various options before … medications.   Take time with your partner to get familiar with the various options before …
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… several days as your uterus shrinks in size. Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise health … . If you plan to have a tubal ligation surgery to prevent future pregnancy, the …
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… the surgery. This can be dangerous to her health. An example of a reaction is her blood … the surgery. This can be dangerous to her health. An example of a reaction is her blood …
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… with your healthcare provider ahead of time. Episiotomy An episiotomy is an incision (cut) made in the … on the baby's head, but marks soon fade. An episiotomy may be performed before forceps are …
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… breathing techniques for labour Problems during labour Labour may not go as smoothly as … vacuum and forceps during labour and birth Fetal monitoring during labour Labour induction and …
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… techniques, medical interventions and more. Care after giving birth Tips to help manage …
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… as soon as possible after birth and continue breastfeeding on cue I know babies feed … as soon as possible after birth and continue breastfeeding on cue I know babies feed …
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… sac. Preparing for labour and birth is like getting ready for a marathon. If you have … sac. Preparing for labour and birth is like getting ready for a marathon. If you have …
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… The second stage of labour begins with full … to two or three hours. Contractions in second-stage labour are powerful, coming every … two to three minutes and lasting 60 to 90 seconds. You may feel a strong urge to push or …
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A key part of planning for your baby is deciding where you want to give birth.   In British Columbia, women and their partners can choose to have their baby in a hospital or at home.  You may be …