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  2. Obstetrical bleeding - Wikipedia

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    Obstetrical bleeding is bleeding in pregnancy that occurs before, during, or after childbirth. [4] Bleeding before childbirth is that which occurs after 24 weeks of pregnancy. [4] Bleeding may be vaginal or less commonly into the abdominal cavity. Bleeding which occurs before 24 weeks is known as early pregnancy bleeding. Causes of bleeding ...

  3. Cervical cerclage - Wikipedia

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    There are three types of cerclage: [6] A McDonald cerclage, described in 1957, is the most common, and is essentially a pursestring stitch used to cinch the cervix shut; the cervix stitching involves a band of suture at the upper part of the cervix while the lower part has already started to efface. [2]

  4. Postpartum bleeding - Wikipedia

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    Postpartum bleeding; Other names: Postpartum hemorrhage: A non-pneumatic anti-shock garment (NASG) Specialty: Obstetrics: Symptoms: Significant blood loss after childbirth, increased heart rate, feeling faint upon standing, increased breath rate [1] [2] Causes: Poor contraction of the uterus, not all the placenta removed, tear of the uterus ...

  5. Operative vaginal delivery - Wikipedia

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    When there are injuries such as tears, it takes about six weeks to heal. Stitches used for vaginal openings takes a month to fully absorb before they start disappearing completely. Wearing a postpartum pad is recommended when there is bleeding and to prevent infections. Healthcare providers should be consulted if excess pain occurs so that pain ...

  6. Signs and symptoms of pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    Hemorrhoids are common in pregnancy as a result of constipation and increased intra-abdominal pressure. Hemorrhoids can cause bleeding, pain, and itching. [30] Treatment is symptomatic, including improving underlying constipation. Symptoms may resolve spontaneously after pregnancy, although hemorrhoids may remain in the days after childbirth. [31]

  7. Postpartum physiological changes - Wikipedia

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    After birth, the fundus contracts downward into the pelvis one centimeter each day. After two weeks the uterus will have contracted and return into the pelvis. [9] The sensation and strength of postpartum uterine contractions can be stronger in women who have previously delivered a child or children. [10]

  8. Mom, 30, was 'clinically dead' for 45 minutes. When she woke ...

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    Marisa Christie had an amniotic fluid embolism after giving birth to her triplets. A week later, she woke surprised to learn she'd delivered the babies. Mom, 30, was 'clinically dead' for 45 minutes.

  9. Complications of pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    Complications of pregnancy are health problems that are related to, or arise during pregnancy. Complications that occur primarily during childbirth are termed obstetric labor complications, and problems that occur primarily after childbirth are termed puerperal disorders. While some complications improve or are fully resolved after pregnancy ...