Medical Procedures Childbirth

Episiotomy: When it's needed, when it's not - Mayo Clinic

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Once a routine part of childbirth, an episiotomy is now recommended only in certain cases. Learn about the risks, benefits and recovery. By Mayo Clinic Staff. An episiotomy is a cut (incision) made in the tissue between the vaginal opening and the …

Methods of Childbirth & Delivery Explained - WebMD

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Labor induction - Mayo Clinic

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They also include the baby's health, gestational age, weight, size and position in the uterus. Reasons to induce labor include: Nearing 1 to 2 weeks beyond the …

7 Childbirth Delivery Methods and Types

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Childbirth delivery locations include at home, in a birth center, or in a hospital. Vaginal births without medication can be less painful, and smoother if the …

Birth Procedures - American Pregnancy …

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Birth Procedures Pre-Labor, Labor and More From epidurals to episiotomies, birth procedures encompass …

Giving birth | Procedures during labor | Pregnancy

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Cervidil®: This medicine is a small tablet inside of a soft cloth mesh tape. The tablet is placed near your cervix to soften it. You need to have constant electronic fetal …

Procedures During Labor and Delivery | Essentia Health

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Procedures During Labor and Delivery Birthplace Admission at St. Mary’s Medical Center Procedures During Labor and Delivery We want to make sure your labor and delivery is …

Medical Care During Pregnancy - Cleveland Clinic

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This exam will also check for any abnormalities of the uterus, ovaries, or fallopian tubes. Your healthcare provider might listen for the baby’s heartbeat with a special instrument …

Common Tests During Pregnancy | Johns Hopkins …

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You may have ultrasounds performed at different times in your pregnancy to check for fetal growth, estimate your due date and look for any structural abnormalities in the baby. …

Procedures for Newborns Soon After Birth

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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends prophylactic eye drops for all newborn babies. 5 Drops should be administered within two hours of birth. …