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Epidural
Epidural is highly effective local anaesthetic procedure includes injecting anaesthetic around the spinal nerves in your lower back to block pain from contraction.
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What is a congenital disorder?
Congenital disorder, also known as congenital disease or birth defects, are conditions present from birth. Find out more about congenital disorders.
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Episiotomy
An episiotomy is a procedure performed during labour to assist with the delivery of your baby.
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Haemorrhoids during pregnancy
Haemorrhoids are an uncomfortable but common condition during pregnancy. Find out what causes haemorrhoids and how to treat them.
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Amniocentesis
Amniocentesis is a diagnostic test, done during pregnancy, to assess whether the baby has an abnormality or serious health condition. Find out what’s involved.
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Abortion - surgical and medical options
An abortion is when a pregnancy is terminated. If you decide to have an abortion, there are 2 options available - surgical or medical.
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Assisted delivery (forceps or ventouse)
An assisted delivery, sometimes called an 'instrumental delivery', is when your doctor will help in the birthing process.
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Helping kids with medical procedures and hospital stays
Many children are worried by doctors, operations and hospital visits. Learn how you can help your child cope with medical procedures and comfort them.
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Contraception
Contraception is the use of hormones, devices or surgery to prevent a woman from becoming pregnant. It allows couples to choose if and when they want to have a baby.
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Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a test done during pregnancy to detect genetic abnormality in an unborn baby by sampling cells from the placenta.
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