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Preterm Prelabour Rupture of Membranes (pPROM) On this page: Condition … within 1 week. It may take longer. Some people carry the pregnancy to term. If you think your water has broken, or if … a hospital that can take care of your baby after you give birth. Your doctor will talk to you about what's safest for …
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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. …
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Stages of labour Last updated March 1, 2024 Overview As you enter the last months of your pregnancy, you may start to wonder about the future. You may … once your cervix reaches full dilation and ends with the birth of your baby. You can expect strong contractions and …
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Labour and birth Last updated January 28, 2025 Overview Everyone’s labour and delivery experience is unique. These resources … for labour, including where and how to deliver your baby. Stages of labour Learn what to expect during the four stages
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… Bedrest for Preterm Labour On this page: Overview … Overview Expectant management is the close monitoring of a pregnancy for complications. It may involve some bedrest at … 1308–1317. Cunningham FG, et al., eds. (2010). Preterm birth. In Williams Obstetrics , 23rd ed., pp. 804–831. New …
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Preterm Labour and Short Cervix On this page: Overview Overview During pregnancy, the cervix is a closed and sealed tunnel between … with a short cervix may have an increased risk of preterm birth. footnote 2 How is it treated? If this is your first …
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… Information on the second stage of labour Last updated August 14, 2013 The second stage of … labour begins with full dilation and ends with your baby's birth. It can take anywhere from a few minutes to two or … Useful resources Labour and delivery Contractions during pregnancy: What to expect … Information on the second stage …
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… Information on the third stage of labour Last updated August 10, 2013 In the third stage of … completes its separation from the wall of the uterus and is birthed. This stage can take five to 30 minutes or longer. … Resources & links:  Labour and delivery Contractions during pregnancy: What to expect … Information on the third stage …
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… Information on the fourth stage of labour Last updated August 8, 2013 The fourth stage of labour is the first two or three hours after birth. During this time you might experience tremors and …
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… Comfort positions for labour and birth Last updated August 6, 2013 During labour, changing position frequently can make you more …