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Delivery complications
Delivery complications are problems that occur during childbirth, affecting the mother and/or baby. Complications include having difficulty with a natural vaginal birth and having a baby positioned incorrectly before being born, both which may require additional surgical procedures and medication. Further problems may be encountered after delivery such as severe bleeding in the mother and various health issues for the baby.
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What kind of problems are delivery complications?
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What is the result of delivery complication asphyxia?
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What are the most common symptoms of delivery complication - asphyxia?
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How long does pelvic pain associated with delivery complications last?
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A 44-year old asked:
I just found out I have gonorrhea. Could this cause delivery complications or a miscarriage?
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A 27-year old female asked:
2weeks PP.Vag delivery no complications.Light/no bleeding 4 days after birth.Now on and off red blood like period/quarter clots. Terrified. Normal?
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A 38-year old asked:
Describe the features of a breech delivery and its complications.?
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A 29-year old female asked:
No to small clots but still bleeding 9 days after vaginal delivery with no complications. Normal?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Had vaginal normal delivery with no complications. When can we fly between states to visit family?
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A 19-year old female asked:
How long does a mother have to be detained at the hospital after normal delivery with no complications?
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A 43-year old female asked:
Any treatment for hypotonia? My son is now 9 . Complications during delivery
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A member asked:
If vagina is intact before and after getting accidently pregnant, what might be complications during delivery?
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A 39-year old female asked:
Not currently pregnant nor plan to be but have been told my tilted cervix could cause complications in delivery. What would prevent vaginal birth?
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A 30-year old female asked:
My 1st pregnancy is fullterm with no complications[vaginal delivery] This is my 2nd pregnancy and during 20 week anatomy scan, my cervix length is 3cm. Iam bit worried. My doc isn't concerned at all. Do you think I need a transvaginal ultrasound?
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A 47-year old female asked:
Is it possible to have complications from hellp 7 months after delivery?
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A 47-year old asked:
What are the delivery comlications with gestational diabetes?
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Because of having my thyroid taken out will there be a lot of complications in the delivery room ?
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A 23-year old male asked:
2weeks after delivery, can I do activities such as roller coasters , jet skis, ? Or can it cause complications?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Want to know what complications a sedentary lifestyle can cause during labor and delivery and the baby. I'm healthy but not phys active @ 36 weeks. ?
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A 29-year old female asked:
I'm just over 4 weeks pregnant. If all goes smooth. What are chances of vaginal delivery? How many births in world are vaginally with no complications
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A 30-year old asked:
Complications led to a previous c-section, is it dangerous to attempt a vaginal delivery for my new pregnancy?
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A 21-year old female asked:
Im currently 34weeks pregnant. Due to previous complication I've received 3 doses of steroids incase of early delivery. I received the last one yesterday, since i had bad back pain goung to my stomach and im very nauseous today. Could it be labour?
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A 44-year old asked:
What is a mixed delivery?
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A 29-year old asked:
Any good diet home delivery plan?
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A 27-year old asked:
What happens if I tear during delivery?
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A 24-year old asked:
How long after a delivery do you bleed?
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A 34-year old asked:
How can I expect to feel after delivery?
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A 47-year old asked:
Do women forget the pain during delivery ?
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A 58-year old female asked:
80% effaced - 1cm dialated - delivery soon ?
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A 31-year old asked:
How long does an instrumental delivery take?
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