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… Overview The most rare yet most serious risk of vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) is that the scar on the uterus may break open (rupture) during labour. Women who have a low transverse caesarean scar have …
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… VBAC: Labour Induction On this page: Overview … avoid inducing labour when a woman is trying vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) . But others are okay with the … on her uterus, there is a chance the scar can break open during labour. This is called uterine rupture. Medicines …
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… During labour Last updated December 3, 2024 Overview The idea of giving birth can be overwhelming, especially if it's your first … bleeding Postural management for breech position Stillbirth VBAC: Participation during birth VBAC: Uterine scar rupture …
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… Labour and birth Last updated January 28, 2025 Overview Everyone’s labour and delivery experience is unique. These resources … to deliver your baby. Stages of labour Learn what to expect during the four stages of labour. During labour Find out …
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… VBAC: Participation During Birth On this page: Overview Overview You and your birth partner can take part more fully in a vaginal birth …
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… Episiotomy, vacuum and forceps during labour and birth Last updated August 12, 2013 Even if …
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… Fetal Monitoring During Labour On this page: Overview … of monitoring. Talk with your doctor or midwife during your pregnancy to find out your options. If you have a low-risk … intermittent monitoring. You can put your wishes in your birth plan. This is a list of what you would like to have …
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… Comfort positions for labour and birth Last updated August 6, 2013 During labour, changing position frequently can make you …
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… Labour and Delivery On this page: Health Tools Planning for Birth Signs of Labour Managing Pain Types of Delivery Stages … normal labour and delivery. If you need information on pregnancy, other types of childbirth, or the first 6 weeks …
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… Preterm Labour On this page: Cause Prevention … is labour that comes too early—between 20 and 37 weeks of pregnancy. In labour, the uterus contracts to open the cervix . This is the first stage of childbirth. In most pregnancies, this happens at 37 to 42 weeks. …