Pregnancy Education and Information

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Safety & Security for Families

Your family’s safety is a priority at the SBM Charitable Foundation Family Birthing Center at Manchester Memorial Hospital. We take precautions to be sure your baby is protected. You can…

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Cystic Fibrosis

Prenatal Screening and Diagnosis Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that causes problems with breathing and digestion. It is caused by an abnormal gene that is passed from parent…

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Depression During and After Pregnancy

Q: What is depression? A: Depression is more than just feeling “blue” or “down in the dumps” for a few days. It’s a serious illness that involves the brain. With…

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Stress and Pregnancy

Stress In every pregnancy, a woman starts out with a 3-5% chance of having a baby with a birth defect. This is called her background risk. This sheet talks about…

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Alcohol and Pregnancy

In every pregnancy, a woman starts out with a 3-5% chance of having a baby with a birth defect. This is called her background risk. This sheet talks about whether…

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Preparing for Breastfeeding

Even though your baby might no come for a while, there are some important things you should know to help get ready for the best breastfeeding experience possible. Here are…

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Prenatal Testing Consent Form

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Prenatal Genetic Screening Tests

Prenatal genetic testing gives parents-to-be information about whether their baby has certain genetic disorders before birth. Many prenatal genetic tests are available. Prenatal screening tests can tell you the chances…

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Safe Foods

See the attached PDF below to find out what Pregnant Women and Parents should know about eating fish. View / Download the PDF

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Birth Plan Patient Information

All of us at OBGYN Group of Eastern Connecticut would like to congratulate you. Whether this is your first pregnancy or not, we understand that this is a very special…

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Post-Procedure Patient Instruction For Essure

What to expect after Essure: You should expect to feel period cramps and mild discomfort for the next twenty-four (24) hours. Most patients are able to resume normal activity after…

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Post Procedure Discharge Instructions for Hysteroscopy

What to expect after a Hysteroscopy: You should expect to feel period cramps and mild discomfort for the next twenty-four (24) hours. Most patients are able to resume normal activity…

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Post Procedure Discharge Instructions for Novasure

What to expect after Novasure: You will begin to notice worsening discomfort as the anesthetic wears off. You may experience mild to moderate cramping (like menstrual cramping) and pinkish watery…

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Post-Procedure Discharge Instructions

ANESTHESIA: You have received the following type of anesthesia: Sedation Regional Block Local Other Subtle residual effects of sedation with local / regional block can last more than 24 hours. Rest…

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