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… Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … early sign of Down syndrome. The test is not available everywhere, because a doctor must have special training to do it. … is not expecting a newborn with health problems. You could give birth in a hospital that does not have a neonatal …
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… Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: When You Arrive at the Hospital On this page: … surgical team, including the anesthesiologist. This doctor gives you medicines to put you to sleep for the surgery and … one or more intravenous (IV) lines in your arm. You will be given saline fluid (to keep you hydrated), anesthesia, and …
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… Birth Control: Pros and Cons of Hormonal Methods On this … May protect against endometrial and ovarian cancer. Implant gives rapid return to fertility following removal. Shot and … May protect against endometrial and ovarian cancer. Implant gives rapid return to fertility following removal. Shot and …
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… Hormonal Birth Control: Risk of Blood Clots On this page: Overview … In some women, the estrogen in combination hormonal birth control methods increases the risk of a blood clot in … DVT or PE is overall very low with hormonal contraceptives. Birth control pills In the past, combination birth control …
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… Getting Pregnant After Stopping Birth Control On this page: Overview … takes for a woman's full fertility to return after stopping birth control varies for each woman. It also depends on the birth control method she is using. Your ability to get …
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… Episiotomy, vacuum and forceps during labour and birth Last updated August 12, 2013 Even if you're planning for a natural birth, it's good to be prepared for the fact that minor … area between the vagina and rectum - freezing is usually given first. This cut enlarges the space for the baby to …
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… How Birth Control Methods Prevent Pregnancy On this page: … Overview The following table lists the different types of birth control methods and how they work to help prevent pregnancy. How birth control methods prevent pregnancy Method How it …
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… Birth Control Pills: Missed or Skipped Periods On this page: … It's not unusual for women who are taking hormone pills for birth control to have very light periods or no bleeding at … to your doctor about what to do about missed or skipped birth control pills. Current as of: August 2, 2022 …
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… Basic Dental Care From Birth to 16 Years On this page: Overview … You should still supervise and check for proper cleaning. Give your child a small, soft toothbrush. Use a pea-sized … You should still supervise and check for proper cleaning. Give your child a small, soft toothbrush. Use a pea-sized …
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… How Hospitals and Clinics Keep You Safe During the COVID-19 … from home, such as glasses or a phone charger, find out where the item can be dropped off. The hospital or clinic … from home, such as glasses or a phone charger, find out where the item can be dropped off. The hospital or clinic …
