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… Had a previous pregnancy loss in the second trimester or an early delivery that occurred … Had a previous pregnancy loss in the second trimester or an early delivery that occurred …
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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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Overview What is premature (preterm) birth? Pregnancy normally lasts about 40 weeks. When delivery occurs between 20 and 37 weeks of pregnancy, it's called a preterm birth. A baby born early is …
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… rupture of membranes (pPROM)? Before a baby is born, the amniotic sac breaks. Then … have pPROM? Many people with pPROM have their baby within 1 week. It may take longer. Some … likely stay in the hospital so you and your baby can be closely watched. You will probably …
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… shots), so your doctor may consider other treatments for a short cervix, such as a … shots), so your doctor may consider other treatments for a short cervix, such as a …
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Condition Basics What is cervical insufficiency? Cervical insufficiency means that the cervix can't stay tightly closed during the second trimester of pregnancy. Instead, the cervix opens (dilates) …
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… labour and short cervix Preterm labour: Testing for fetal fibronectin Preterm … labour and short cervix Preterm labour: Testing for fetal fibronectin Preterm …
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… birth, but it may. A baby born too early may have serious problems, such as chronic lung … What are the symptoms? It can be hard to tell when labour starts. But you may notice one or more symptoms, such as …
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… Yeast Infection Braxton Hicks Contractions Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Screening Breast … or Recurrent Breast Cancer: Lymph Node Surgery for Staging Cancer Breast Changes … Breast Problems Breast Reduction Breast-Conserving Surgery (Lumpectomy) for Breast …
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… it is okay. Most people can return to normal activity within a week. Recovery time will … it is okay. Most people can return to normal activity within a week. Recovery time will …
