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… Positional Plagiocephaly (Flattened Head) On this page: … forward a bit on one side. The condition is also called positional plagiocephaly. Flat head syndrome doesn't hurt … positioned in the uterus. It can also be affected by the birth process or by the baby's sleep position. Flat head …
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… Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) On this page: … same condition that led to a previous caesarean (such as a breech , or feet-down, fetus). You have had a vaginal … Delivery . Caesarean Section . Breech Position and Breech Birth Caesarean Section Hysterectomy …
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… VBAC: Participation During Birth On this page: Overview Overview You and your birth partner can take part more fully in a vaginal birth than you can in a caesarean delivery. During a …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Implant On this page: Overview … a few minutes. This can also be done right after you give birth. Your doctor will remove the implant when it needs to … or medicines you take. The doctor can help you choose the birth control method that is right for you. What are the …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Shot On this page: Overview … releasing an egg each month (ovulation). The shot provides birth control for 3 months at a time. You then need another … or medicines you take. The doctor can help you choose the birth control method that is right for you. What are the …
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… Cervical Cap for Birth Control On this page: Overview Overview Cervical caps … used to prevent pregnancy. It's called a barrier method of birth control. This is because it keeps the sperm and eggs … depends on whether you have ever had a baby by a vaginal birth. If you have had a vaginal childbirth: When the cap is …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Patch On this page: Overview … releasing an egg each month (ovulation). The patch provides birth control for 1 month at a time. You change the patch … or medicines you take. Your doctor can help you choose the birth control method that is right for you. What are the …
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… Contraceptive Sponge for Birth Control On this page: Overview Overview The … a child vaginally or not. If you have had a vaginal childbirth: When the sponge is used exactly as directed , it is … pregnancy. footnote 1 If you have not had a vaginal childbirth: When the sponge is used exactly as directed , it is …
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… Multiple Pregnancy: Preterm Birth On this page: Overview … between 20 and 37 weeks of pregnancy, it's called a preterm birth. A baby born early is called preterm (or premature). … or More Citations Martin JA, et al. (2011). Births: Final data for 2009. National Vital Statistics …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Pill On this page: Overview … or medicines you take. Your doctor can help you choose the birth control method that is right for you. What are the advantages of using combination pills for birth control? These pills work better than barrier methods. …
