Weeks 32 to 34 of Your Pregnancy: Care Instructions
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Decide whether you want to bank or donate your baby's umbilical cord blood. If you want to save this
blood, you have to arrange for it ahead of time.
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Decide about circumcision. Personal, religious, or cultural beliefs may play a role in your decision.
You get to decide what you want for your baby.
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Learn how to ease hemorrhoids.
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Get more liquids, fruits, vegetables, and fiber in your diet.
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Avoid sitting for too long.
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Clean yourself with moist toilet paper. Or try witch hazel pads.
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Try ice packs or warm sitz baths for discomfort.
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Use hydrocortisone cream for pain or itching.
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Ask your doctor about stool softeners.
Consider the benefits of breastfeeding.
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It reduces your baby's risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
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Breastfed babies are less likely to get certain infections. And they're less likely to be obese or get
diabetes later in life.
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It can lower your risk of breast and ovarian cancers and osteoporosis.
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It saves you money.
Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all
appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems. It's also a good idea to know your test results
and keep a list of the medicines you take.
Current as of: July 10, 2023
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