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Post-Labor

Post-labor (postnatal) is the period starting immediately after childbirth, extending for about six weeks. This is the time when mothers are relieved of their normal duties to recover from childbirth.

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Hgc level was 653 Went back a week later it was 369 No pains or bleeding can the baby still be alive?

My doctor had told me if it goes up and down,and up and down it could be an ectopic pregnancy. if it keeps dropping you could have a miss carriage but a nurse told me that she had seen the up and down be o.k. once in a great while so don't give up hope but please get checked if it in the tube your tube could blow up go to a fertility doctor that is your best bet to save your tube.

The left side of your stomach is numb and has brown spots?

If the left side of your stomach is numb and you have brown spots, you should see a doctor. This could be as simple as bruising or as serious as a problem with your liver.

Im 38 weeks pregnant and getting sharp pains and a lot of pressure down below and on ma lower back the doctor said her head is quite far down now and i keep waking up really early in the mornin?

This is all normal, and are signs that your body is getting ready to birth your baby! The last couple of weeks of pregnancy are challenging, with aches and pains, and trouble sleeping, but hang in there because your baby will come when it is ready.

When were stitches first used in medicine?

Physicians have used sutures for at least 4,000 years. Archaeological records from ancient Egypt show that Egyptians used linen and animal sinew to close wounds. In ancient India, physicians used the heads of beetles or ants to effectively staple wounds shut. The live creatures were affixed to the edges of the wound, which they clamped shut with their pincers. Then the physician cut the insects' bodies off, leaving the jaws in place. Other natural materials doctors used in ancient times were flax, hair, grass, cotton, silk, pig bristles, and animal gut. sorry not my answer copied of a site

What is the medical term meaning six week period following childbirth?

Parturition is the technical term for childbirth. This is the whole thing, as distinct from Labor problems, spasms, contractions ( does sound like Labor Problems) no wildcat strikes though. Neonatal ( new born, literally refers to the infantile child.)

Haven't received my menstrual cycle and just had a baby?

After having a baby, it takes the whole body a while to get back to normal again. Your periods will still probably be strange for a while yet. However, make sure you use birth control if you have sex, as you are very fertile after having a baby

I am 37 weeks pregnant and having light discharge Does this mean I am going into labor?

It could be that you are losing your mucus plug, so yes, it could mean that you are going into labour, but not necessarily

Could a fetus pull on an umbilical cord at 29 weeks of pregnancy causing pain around the belly button area?

yes it can pull, no it shouldn't cause pain because the umbilical cord is not attached to your belly button, its attached to the placenta.

I still have colostrum in my breasts and my youngest child is almost 6yrs old should i be concerned?

If there is any chance that you are pregnant, take a test. You may have an infection. Speak to your doctor about it.

What is postpartum disorder?

Postpartum refers to a period of depression after childbirth. Also known as the 'baby blues' or postnatal depression. It does not occur in all women and in those that it does, the degree varies. It is caused by hormonal changes within the body and chemical balance. Most women experience a mild form of this.

The postpartum period is the period following childbirth.

What happens to a dogs umbilical cord?

When dogs give birth(actually any mammal in the wild) unaided by humans it is natural for them to chew the unbilicial cord,eat it and the afterbirth to add nurishment to their system that aids in the nutrients for nursing. The mother knows just how to ship it off with her teeth. Whatever is left, will dry up in time and fall off.

What drug stops bleeding after pregnancy?

Oxytocin is usually given to help the uterus contract which would help prevent too much bleeding. But bleeding will still happen, although not to the point of hemorrhaging, that's just normal.

When bleeding stops completely after delivering the baby?

Bleeding after labor will usually occur for a few weeks after delivery. Typically, it will stop completely in four to six weeks.

What happens when you are pregnant and anorexic?

A pregnancy requires the right nutrients to support the fetus. This means that the woman has to eat enough food to support her body and the growing body inside of her. Her anorexia requires medical attention for her well-being and for the well-being of her unborn baby. Any eating disorder can have a huge impact on pregnancy.

If you get your first period six weeks after giving birth and bleed heavily then have brown discharge and your abdomen hurts if you push on it is there a problem?

This is normal for your first post-partum period; your body is still recovering from pregnancy. The brown discharge is simply old blood, and commonly follows a heavy period.

You need to schedule your six-week follow-up with your OB-GYN, and discuss these concerns with him or her.

How do you relieve water retention in feet after giving birth?

believe it or not but by drinking enough water to keep you hydrated helps relieve water retention. by keeping your feet elivated also helps reduce the swelling after a long day on them. naturally tho it will take a few weeks/days to get back to normal but youcan rest asure,it will happen in time!

How fertile are you after giving birth?

Depends on how old the female is. If she is younger still very fertile. Having children doesn't change how fertile you are, age does. 30+ are much less fertile than someone in their 20's.

What to do if you have group b strep?

If you're a pregnant woman and it's been found from a vaginal or rectal swab, you should make sure your health professionals know GBS has been found as it will mean you should be offered intravenous antibiotics as soon as possible once labour has started.

If GBS has been found in a urine sample, you should be given oral antibiotics to treat this. If you're pregnant, it's also an indication that you should be offered intravenous antibiotics as soon as possible once labour has started.

After having a baby how long until the hormones are out of your system?

Once the placenta is delivered the hormones start to disappear very quickly, most are gone within 3 days, hence the 'rebound effect' causing the baby blues. The hormones of pregnancy are replaced with a whole new set to aid bonding, lactation etc.

How long should you not drive after a caccersian?

It really depends on how your recovery is progressing, usually it ranges between 2-6wks. You should always consult your doctor.

What is Vaginal discharge after the first week after childbirth?

During the first week after childbirth (or around 5 days) one would experience "lochia rubra" a bright red discharge, since it contains blood, obviously. That will pass and turn to lochia serosa, a brownish discharge, and eventually will end up to lochia alba, a whitish discharge.