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Overview Expectant management is the close monitoring of a pregnancy for complications. It may involve some bedrest at home or in the hospital. Being on expectant management may mean you are advised …
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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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… 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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… clots ( deep vein thrombosis ) in your leg or lungs. The best way to reduce your risk of … clots ( deep vein thrombosis ) in your leg or lungs. The best way to reduce your risk of …
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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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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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… 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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… 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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… 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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… rate every 15-30 minutes. Tips for you and your support person Women in the transition … phase need a great deal of support. Picture your cervix and body opening to let your baby out. Tell someone if you have the …