Pregnancy: 5 first aid adaptations

Pregnancy can be an exciting time for new parents, but for many it brings many worries. There are some adaptations to first aid that are good to know if you or someone you know is pregnant. 1. ChokingIf a heavily pregnant person is choking, first see if they are able to cough and clear the obstruction herself. If they can’t cough and are unable to speak, lean them forward, with your hand on their chest and swiftly apply up to 5 firm, hard back blows. In the vast majority of cases this should dislodge the obstruction. If it hasn’t phone

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