Uterine massage is typically performed immediately after birth to help with placenta delivery and to lessen the likelihood of hemorrhages. Uterine massages aren't necessary for everyone, though. Talk to your obstetrician, doula, or other birthing professional about when and why they would recommend a uterine massage. Massage will typically be recommended if you had a long or complicated active labor, or if you lose more blood than anticipated during and immediately after labor. Massages may also occur every fifteen minutes or so for the first two to three hours after birth to help the uterus contract down. Work with your birthing professional well in advance of your due date to create a medication plan to go along with your birthing plan. This way you will know well in advance if you anticipate being put on any medications that make uterine massage ineffective. Uterine massage is not recommended after childbirth if you received prophylactic oxytocin. There is little evidence to suggest sustained uterine massage would be harmful for those who received oxytocin. It simply may not be effective, and may cause some discomfort. Be prepared to be flexible with your medication plan. If complications arise during your delivery that necessitate extra treatment, it may be necessary to change what medications you receive. A uterus massage isn't the same type of massage that you might get for your shoulders or back. It typically involves your delivery professional placing one hand up the birth canal and the other on top of your uterus on the outside of your body. They may then either compress the area for a few minutes, or use back-and-forth motions to massage the area. Ask your birthing professional about which technique their staff practices and why. Get as much information as you feel you need to help you become comfortable with this process. Some doulas and midwives may practice other forms of uterine massage that come down through vernacular traditions. There is little scientific evidence either for or against such treatments. Discuss the process and potential pros and cons prior to giving birth.
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One-sentence summary -- Consult with your birthing professional. Prepare a medication plan. Discuss massage types.

Q: The primary factor in avoiding H. pylori infection is to practice proper hygiene and good hand washing. You should wash your hands, especially after using the restroom, or before handling food. Wash your hands in the following manner: Use warm water ( 120 degrees) and 3-5 cc (roughly a teaspoon) of liquid soap. The soap does not have to be antibacterial. Wash for a total of 15-30 seconds. Eat a diet containing adequate proportions of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water. This will help you maintain good health. Having a strong immune system can reduce the risk of infection with many bacteria. Exact proportions vary based on weight,gender activity level, etc. But, caloric intake should be approximately 2000 calories per day, as a broad approximation. Get the majority of calories from fresh fruit and vegetables, legumes and grains, and low fat proteins. Even with a balanced diet, 67% of dieticians recommend dietary supplements. These supplements fill nutritional gaps that are not satisfied by food alone. Vitamin C in particular is important for a healthy immune system. Many physicians recommend about 500 mg per day. Be aware that vitamin C is acidic and can irritate the stomach. It's a good idea to take a buffered form of the vitamin or try to get it through foods. Good choices include cantaloupe, cabbage, citrus fruits, and red pepper. Because of its acidity, its a good idea to talk to your doctor about Vitamin C supplements you take if you are receiving treatment for H. pylori. Studies suggest H. pylori may be transmitted via saliva. If you know someone who has H. pylori, avoid saliva contact with them until it is confirmed that their treatment was successful. For example, if your spouse has H. pylori, avoid kissing him or her, and do not share a toothbrush. Especially when traveling to countries with poor sanitation, be careful about what you eat or drink. Consider drinking bottled water when visiting countries with poor water sanitation. Refrain from eating at any questionable or roadside food trucks, etc. Eat only in restaurants with sanitation standards similar to an American standard of sanitation. Kitchen utensils should be washed in hot water (as warm as you can safely tolerate) with antibacterial soap. Using hand sanitizer can also be helpful in these types of situations. Washing your hands with unclean water can do more harm than good.
A: Wash your hands frequently. Eat a balanced diet. Take Vitamin C. Avoid saliva contact. Take precautions when traveling abroad.

Article: This can help rule out problems with the Clarisonic itself if the device fails to charge. In most cases, this problem indicates that the handle is faulty and needs replacing. Clarisonic can be reached at 1-888-525-2747 Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST. This problem usually indicates that you may need to charge the device longer before use for at least five hours. This can happen if the brush head hasn't been attached properly, or if built-up residue is preventing the brush from vibrating properly.
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Plug your Clarisonic into another power outlet if the device fails to light up or beep audibly when placed in its charger. Contact Clarisonic directly for a device replacement if the green LED fails to stop blinking after 48 hours of charging. Try charging your Clarisonic for a longer period of time if the device beeps five times but fails to turn on. Remove the brush head and search for signs of debris if you can hear the motor but the brush fails to vibrate.