Tag: cesarean delivery
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Understanding the Reasons for Cesarean Births
Read more Health care professionals have a variety of reasons for suggesting a cesarean birth. Some cesarean deliveries are performed in urgent situations, while others are done to prevent complications, and some are planned in advance. What Causes Cesarean Deliveries? A cesarean delivery involves making an incision in the abdominal wall and uterus instead of…
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Understanding the Reasons for Cesarean Births
Read more Health care professionals have a variety of reasons for suggesting a cesarean birth. Some cesarean deliveries are performed in urgent situations, while others are done to prevent complications, and some are planned in advance. What Causes Cesarean Deliveries? A cesarean delivery involves making an incision in the abdominal wall and uterus instead of…
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Placenta Previa: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Read more Placenta previa is a condition in which the placenta is positioned low in the uterus, partially or fully covering the cervix. This can lead to complications as the cervix dilates during labor, potentially causing the placenta to detach from the uterine wall. How Common Is Placenta Previa? Approximately 1 in 200 pregnant women…
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Considering a C-Section? Here’s What You Need to Know
Read more If you’re expecting and have set your heart on a vaginal delivery, hearing that a C-section might be necessary can feel disheartening. You might be picturing the birth experience you always dreamed of, only to be faced with concerns about surgery, a longer hospital stay, and a more challenging recovery. But in the…
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Complications in a Multiples Pregnancy
Read more When it comes to multiple pregnancies, twins typically encounter the fewest medical challenges. However, the risks increase with each additional baby a woman carries. Let’s explore some of the most prevalent complications associated with multiple births. Preterm Labor and Delivery Preterm labor is characterized by giving birth before reaching 37 weeks of pregnancy.…
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Can Vaginal Seeding Benefit Babies After a C-Section?
Read more You might have heard that introducing a C-section baby to vaginal bacteria could have advantages for their microbiome, but experts generally advise against this practice. Let’s dive into what vaginal seeding is all about, its potential benefits, and any risks involved. What is Vaginal Seeding? Vaginal seeding is the process of swabbing a…