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Antibiotic prophylaxis

Antibiotic prophylaxis is preventive antibiotic treatment given around a procedure to reduce the risk of developing an infection.

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Types of drugs used and why they are administered

Types of drugs used and why they are administered

How medication decisions are made in birth Medication in birth care is usually chosen to solve a defined clinical problem, not simply to make labor more medicalized. A drug may be used to encourage cervical change, strengthen contractions, provide analgesia, enable cesarean surgery, treat severe hypertension, prevent seizures, reduce postpartum bleeding, or protect the newborn. […]

Complete guide to C-section

Complete guide to C-section

What a C-section is and why it may be needed A C-section involves opening the abdominal wall and uterus to deliver the baby. A planned C-section before labor may be recommended when a known condition makes vaginal birth less safe. An unplanned or emergency C-section during labor may become necessary if new concerns arise or […]