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Jill Durocher

Pregnancy, Delivery, and Post-Natal Care

Published
December 2nd, 2013
Type
Fact Sheet
Authors
Gynuity Health Projects
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This document addresses the biology of pregnancy and pre-natal development, as well as relevant topics for pregnant women such as guidance about pre-natal care, and information about miscarriage. It provides insight into labor and delivery, including the stages of labor, vaginal, and caesarian section deliveries. This document also highlights issues in post-natal care, such as postpartum depression, physical pain, recovery in the postpartum period, contraception, and birth spacing.