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Childbirth (also called labo(u)r, birth, partus or parturition) is the culmination of a human pregnancy with the emergence of a newborn infant from its mother's uterus. A woman is considered to be in labour when she begins experiencing regular, strong uterine contractions, accompanied by changes of her cervix — primarily effacement and dilation. While childbirth is widely experienced as painful, some women do report painless labours. When the baby is born its birth weight is determined. ...
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Creating A Birth Plan
... What is a birth plan? A birth plan is a simple, clear, one-page statement of an expectant mother’s preferences for her birth experience. Copies of a birth plan may be added to an expectant mother’s me...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Episiotomy ... What is an episiotomy? An episiotomy is a procedure in which a small incision is made between the anus and vagina to enlarge the vaginal opening. The procedure is intended to prevent vaginal tears dur...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Bladder Control ... Yes. But don't panic. If you lose bladder control after childbirth, the problem often goes away by itself. Your muscles may just need time to recover. If you still have a problem after 6 weeks, ta...
Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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Resources
- (National Women's Health Information Center, OWH, HHS)
- A Primer on Preemies (Nemours Foundation)
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