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APGAR |
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- The APGAR score is a quick test performed on the infant immediately after delivery at 1, 5 and sometimes 10 minutes after birth to determine the physical condition of the newborn. |
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false labor |
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vaginal bleeding in pregnancy |
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episiotomy |
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- An episiotomy is a cut made to widen the opening of the vagina. It is done toward the end of labour to keep the vaginal tissues from tearing as the baby is born. Sometimes an episiotomy is done to deliver the baby quickly if the baby is in distress. |
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VBAC |
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- VBAC is delivering a child vaginally after a previous delivery by caesarean section . |
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