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An obstetrician is a medical doctor who is specially trained to look after mothers and babies during pregnancy, labour and straihgt after birth...
Occupational therapists take a holistic approach to healthcare and treatment...
It is important to talk with your healthcare professionals about any continence issues that you may experience when you are in hospital, so staff can investigate and help to solve the problem...
Eating well and drinking plenty of water while staying in hospital is important to your health and recovery...
Medications play an important role in your recovery...
Managing your pain can help your recovery in hospital...
During a stay in hospital, your skin may be affected by staying in bed or sitting in one position for too long, your mobility, your hydration and diet, and your physical condition...
Stay physically and mentally active in hospital as this can help you recover faster and reduce the chance of problems when you go home...
If you cough or choke when you are eating, or find that food or medication ‘sticks’ in your mouth or throat, you may have a swallowing problem...
The first International Conference on Health Promotion was a response to growing expectations for a new public health movement...