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I have some bleeding in the back passage and pain. What can I do?

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It is common to have piles/haemorrhoids during pregnancy and treatment is the same with or without pregnancy. You have to be careful with the oral medication you take, some of which have be used under doctor's supervision. taking a sitz bath, or sitting in warm water for 15–20 minutes applying a topical numbing ointment taking over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication eating a diet high in fiber and drinking plenty of water to prevent constipation and straining during a bowel movement using a stool softener, which makes it easier and less painful to have a bowel movement sitting on a cushion, which may decrease the pressure on the rectum taking antibiotics for bacterial infections

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What does an "ageing placenta" or "calcification of the placenta" mean?

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Just like us human beings, the placental also has a lifespan. For human beings, it ranges from 60 to 100. For the placenta, it is 9 to 10 months (37 to 40+ weeks). With time and aging, the blood vessels thicken and calcium deposits in the lining, causing the vessels to be less elastic and less efficient in transporting oxygen. As a result, the baby can suffer diminished growth. It is important to monitor the baby closely during the 3rd trimester via a doppler.

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What do I need to know about vanishing twin syndrome?

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Vanishing twin syndrome is a condition when one of the twins disappears in the womb. It is estimated that there are about 20-30 percent of multiple pregnancies that experience this condition.

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