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Listed are the posts for Март 11, 2009.
During labour a close watch is kept on both mother and foetus so that any problems that arise can be attended to promptly. The mother’s pulse, temperature and blood pressure are measured hourly and any urine passed is tested. Vaginal examinations are performed about every few hours to assess the progress of cervical dilatation. Foetal [...]
Abortion today Worldwide, around 150 000 abortions are performed each day. Three-quarters of the world’s women now live in countries where abortion is lawful and where competent, safe services are available. However, where illegal rackets persist (such as in Latin America), abortion still takes a terrible toll on women’s lives and health, accounting for 25-30 [...]
Pregnancy If pregnancy occurs with an IUD in place, there is a high risk of miscarriage, which may be further complicated by infection (septic abortion). If you become pregnant you will be advised to have the device removed (which reduces the risk of miscarriage) or, if this isn’t possible, to have the pregnancy terminated. However, [...]
When I asked a group of medical students this question a number of years ago, there was such a variety of answers that we decided to look the word up in the dictionary. It wasn’t there (The Concise Oxford Dictionary, published mid-1960s)! Yes, sexuality is a term that has slipped into common use only during [...]
All acne can be improved by treatment, and often completely cleared. Mild to moderate acne can usually be remedied by simple, over-the-counter treatments, but beware! – because it is so common: and distressing, big industries have developed their business around its treatment and many measures advertised for contra’ or cure are misleading. If you try [...]