- Industry: Health care
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Anytime there is vaginal bleeding during the first half of pregnancy, the pregnancy is considered threatened. The expectant mother may undergo a physical examination and tests to determine the cause of the bleeding, and treatment will be initiated if necessary.
Industry:Parenting
Attempting labor after having a prior cesarean in the hope of having a vaginal birth instead of another cesarean section. See VBAC.
Industry:Parenting
Blood from the newborn's umbilical cord and placenta is removed after the cord is clamped and cut. It can then be banked, or stored for future use.
Industry:Parenting
Bowel movements that are irregular, hard, dry, and difficult to push out.
Industry:Parenting
Breastfeeding position in which the baby and mother lie on their sides facing each other.
Industry:Parenting