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What to do for postpartum pelvic floor recovery?

What to do for postpartum pelvic floor recovery?

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I am 38 weeks pregnant, have gained 15 kg, and my baby weighs about 3.8 kg. How should I care for my intimate area and recover my pelvic floor muscles postpartum? (Thuy Nguyen, 30, Ha Tinh)
Placenta accreta perforates patient's uterus

Placenta accreta perforates patient's uterus

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Ms. Tinh, 34, pregnant for the third time, suffered from placenta accreta perforating her uterus and was treated by doctors using internal iliac artery balloon occlusion.
Is Down syndrome hereditary?

Is Down syndrome hereditary?

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My brother has two children with Down syndrome, while my sister's child is normal. I just got married and am planning to have children. I am worried if my child is at risk of having this condition? (Tam, 33 years old)
Vietnam's 2025 birth rate sees slight increase

Vietnam's 2025 birth rate sees slight increase

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The average Vietnamese woman is projected to give birth to 1.93 children in 2025, a modest rise from last year's record low. This figure, however, remains below the replacement level and highlights significant regional disparities across the nation.