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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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Cosmetic procedures and beauty treatments during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Find out what cosmetic procedures and beauty treatments are safe during pregnancy and while you are breastfeeding.
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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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Breastfeeding and cancer treatment
Cancer treatment can affect being able to breastfeed safely. Learn when it may be safe to breastfeed your baby and when to ask your doctor.
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Episiotomy
An episiotomy is a procedure that can be done during a vaginal birth. Read about when and why an episiotomy may be needed and recovery.
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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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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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Haemorrhoids during pregnancy
Haemorrhoids are an uncomfortable but common condition during pregnancy. Find out about what causes haemorrhoids and how to treat them.
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Assisted delivery (forceps or ventouse)
Find out about assisted delivery, sometimes called an 'instrumental delivery' — when forceps or a vacuum device are used to help you give birth.
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