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Healthy Pregnancy, Healthy Baby: C-Section, Recovering After Surgery

Cesarean section (c-section) is delivery of a baby by surgery. C-section can be a lifesaving operation when either you or your baby face certain problems before or during labor and delivery. Dr. Siobhan Dolan gives moms-to-be helpful information on what to expect when recovering from a c-section. �C-section, Recovering After Surgery� is part of the Healthy Pregnancy, Healthy Baby video series.

BEFORE PREGNANCY

Folic Acid

Don�t U Dare

Pregnancy & Overweight, Obese Women

Folic Acid: There Is No Debate

PREGNANCY

Folic Acid

Healthy Food Choices

Managing Stress

Prenatal Care, Early Pregnancy Visits

Prenatal Care, Ongoing Visits

Alcohol & Pregnancy

The Overweight or Obese Woman

Gestational Diabetes

Gestational Hypertension & Preeclampsia

Flu and Pregnancy, Seasonal and H1N1

9 Steps to a Healthy Pregnancy

Nutrition

Premature Birth in the African-American Community

LABOR & DELIVERY

C-section, Medical Reasons

C-section, The Operation

C-section, Recovering After Surgery

NEWBORN CARE

Newborn Care, Crying

Newborn Care, Bathing

Newborn Care, Diapering

Newborn Care, Sleeping

Newborn Care, Breastfeeding

Newborn Screening Tests

Teaching Your Baby to Sleep

Baby & Safety Health

Vaccines

POSTPARTUM PERIOD

C-Section, Recovering After Surgery

Postpartum Period, Vaginal Bleeding

Postpartum Period, Discomforts & Recovery

Postpartum Period, Emotions

Postpartum Period, Physical Changes

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