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Everyday life also changes over the course of a pregnancy: Preparing for the arrival of the new baby takes up quite a bit of time. Most pregnant women gradually start to need more and more time to do everyday tasks, and working women go on maternity leave towards the end of the pregnancy. more...
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If a baby still hasn't been born more than one week after the due date, inducing labor will lower the risk of complications. more...
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What is preterm birth? Labor usually starts after nine months of pregnancy. This is known as a "term pregnancy" or "full-term pregnancy.” A birth is considered to be full-term if the baby is born after about 40 weeks of pregnancy (also called weeks of gestation). more...
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Pregnancy and birth Prenatal examinations (PantherMedia / Iakov Filimonov) It’s not clear whether it’s a good idea to routinely screen for bacteria in the urine of pregnant women (bacteriuria screening ). more...
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Regional and general anesthetics are equally safe for babies born by Cesarean section. But these anesthetics have different pros and cons for mothers. more...
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Pregnancy and birth After the birth (PantherMedia / Peter Bernik) After gaining weight in pregnancy, it's normal for women to only lose it gradually in the months following childbirth. more...
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The last few days of pregnancy are an exciting time. But when your due date has passed, waiting for labor to start can be stressful. more...
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Pregnancy and birth Birth. Epidurals and painkillers for labor pain relief (PantherMedia / Grzegorz Placzek) During pregnancy, many women think about how they will be able to cope with labor pain during the birth. Some women would rather avoid medication. Others feel reassured knowing that there are effective ways to relieve the pain. Many decide to have an epidural. Knowing that their partner ... more...
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How should antibiotics be used, and what is a glucose tolerance test? Here we describe treatment approaches and diagnostic test procedures in an easy-to-understand way. more...
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InformedHealth.org - Independent and evidence-based ... Current topic Canker sores (mouth ulcers) Canker sores (mouth ulcers) are among the most common medical conditions that affect the mucous membranes lining the mouth. more...
