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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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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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… and Gynecologists (2012). Prediction and prevention of preterm birth. ACOG Practice … and Gynecologists (2012). Prediction and prevention of preterm birth. ACOG Practice … and Gynecologists (2012). Prediction and prevention of preterm birth. ACOG Practice …
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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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… 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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… 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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… normal and is considered severe. If you are pregnant : You may have a gush of blood or … . Implantation takes place 6 to 10 days after fertilization. Bleeding in the second or … is firmly attached to the uterine wall until birth. If the placenta separates from the …
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… to a hospital that can take care of your baby after you give birth. Your doctor will talk to … to a hospital that can take care of your baby after you give birth. Your doctor will talk to …
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Topic Overview What is a vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC)? If you have had a caesarean delivery (also called a C-section) before, you may be able to deliver your next baby vaginally. This is …
