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    Brigham and Women's Hospital

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    Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a top Harvard Medical School teaching hospital, is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s Best Hospitals. Our innovations in virtually every area of clinical care, along with our history of breakthrough discoveries and medical firsts, have improved the health of people around the world.

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    • 75 Francis Street
    • Boston, MA
    • 617-732-5500
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      Brigham and Women's Hospital
      75 Francis Street

      Boston, MA 02115 

      Phone: 617-732-5500

      Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this directory. However some changes may occur between updates. Please check with your provider to ensure that he or she participates in your health plan.

      Last Updated: February 13th, 2012

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        The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists maintained a previous commitment to patient safety by stating that attempts at vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) should be undertaken only ...

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        Who is a candidate for vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC)?

        New guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists remind clinicians that most women with one previous low-transverse uterine (not skin) incision are candidates for a subse...

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        What could cause a difference of blood pressure between my arms?

        Persistent differences in blood pressure between the arms can indicate disease of the arteries in the chest. An examination by a vascular specialist can help define the cause and determine if...

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        Are there any tests I should have during the first trimester of pregnancy?

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        How can I avoid hemorrhoids during pregnancy?

        Although hemorrhoids during pregnancy are sometimes caused by blocked circulation from the increased size of the fetus, they frequently are caused by straining from constipation. To prevent h...

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        What are fetal maturity tests?

        Fetal maturity tests are screenings performed on the amniotic fluid to determine the maturity of the fetus’ lungs, which indicates its ability to survive at delivery. This information i...

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        What is a biophysical profile during pregnancy?

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        When is a pregnancy considered high-risk?

        A pregnancy is classified as high risk when a preexisting medical condition or a pregnancy-related complication threatens the mother’s or baby’s well being. Sometimes simply being age 3...

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        How do I take my baby’s temperature?

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        How should I care for my stitches after an episiotomy?

        It takes two to four weeks for the skin to heal after an episiotomy. Your stitches may feel uncomfortable when you first go home, but they will dissolve in about two weeks. To alleviate discomfort ...

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        How should I care for my perineum after giving birth?

        It is common after giving birth to have a vaginal discharge called lochia, a combination of blood and the sloughed uterine lining. Until you stop bleeding, you should use your peri-bottle, wh...

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        What is lochia?

        Lochia is the vaginal discharge after birth that is a combination of blood and the sloughed uterine lining. This discharge usually changes in color over several weeks from bright red to pink and th...

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        What is an X-linked dominant condition?

        There are two types of sex chromosomes: X and Y. Females have two X chromosomes and males have one X and one Y. Both men and women can show features of an X-linked dominant condition, although they...

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        What is an X-linked recessive condition?

        If a condition is X-linked recessive, a female will not show any symptoms or features of the condition because she has a second copy of the gene on her other X chromosome. (Females have two X chrom...

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