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The only way to cure preeclampsia is to deliver the baby. If your baby is developed enough (usually 37 weeks or later), your doctor may want your baby to be delivered so the preeclampsia does not get worse. You may receive different treatments to ...
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The primary concern in emergency treatment of convulsions is to assure the patient's safety. The patient is placed on her side to allow any secretions in the mouth to drain, thus decreasing the risk of aspiration. In addition, this position improv...
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With mild preeclampsia, treatment may be limited to bed rest, with careful daily monitoring of weight, blood pressure, and urine protein via dipstick. This careful monitoring will be required throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, and even for 2–4...
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A cesarean birth is the surgical delivery of a baby through an incision in the mother's abdomen. Cesarean births may be planned and scheduled. But, in many cases, a cesarean is unexpected. In any case, a cesarean is done to ensure the safest birth for both you and your baby.
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A cesarean section is a surgical procedure in which incisions are made through a woman's abdomen and uterus to deliver her baby.
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A C-section, also called a cesarean section, is the delivery of a baby through a surgical opening in the lower belly area.
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In a cesarean birth, incisions are made in both the skin and the uterus. Either incision may be transverse (from side to side) or vertical. Your skin and uterine incisions may differ.
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Right now, you're likely to have a lot of questions. Once your concerns are eased, you can look forward to what's really important -- the birth of your baby.
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A cesarean section is a surgical procedure in which incisions are made through a woman's abdomen and uterus to deliver her baby. This baby is being delivered by cesarean section. (Photograph by John Smith, Custom Medical Stock Photo .)
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In most cases, a cesarean is not expected. A cesarean may be needed because of concerns about the baby, the mother, or the baby's passage through the birth canal.
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A cesarean section (also referred to as c-section) is the birth of a fetus accomplished by performing a surgical incision through the maternal abdomen and uterus. It is one of the oldest surgical procedures known throughout history.
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Whether a cesarean is scheduled or not, the preparation is nearly the same. Often, your partner can stay with you for most of this time.
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You will receive regional or general anesthesia, depending on how quickly your baby needs to be born.
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Many women who have had cesarean births can attempt to deliver vaginally if no risk factors are present.
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I am 25 years old and have been pregnant twice. I had a C-section with my 19-month-old son. My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for a year now with no success. I am healthier now then I was with my previous pregnancies. Could the C-section be affecting my ability to conceive? I know I have been ovulating regularly.
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Induction of labor involves using artificial means to assist the mother in delivering her baby.
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Uterine stimulants (uterotonics) are medications given to cause a woman's uterus to contract, or to increase the frequency and intensity of the contractions. These drugs are used to induce (start) or augment (speed) labor; facilitate uterine contr...
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Uterine stimulants (uterotonics) are medications that cause, or increase the frequency and intensity of, uterine contractions. These drugs are used to induce (start) or augment (stimulate) labor, facilitate uterine contractions following a miscarr...
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These drugs are used to induce (start) or continue labor.
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