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… Choosing where to give birth - hospital or home? Last updated August 9, 2013 A key … needs, such as carrying more than one baby, your healthcare provider may ask an obstetrician to get involved. An obstetrician is a doctor trained to care for women who have special needs during pregnancy and …
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… Birth Control: Pros and Cons of Hormonal Methods On this … following tables list some pros and cons of using hormonal birth control methods. Combination pills, skin patch, or … implant are extremely effective. Shot protects for about 3 months. The implant works for 3 years. In some cases the …
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… Interactive tool: From embryo to baby in 9 months On this page: What does this tool help you learn? … about testing, healthy pregnancy choices, premature birth, and labour and delivery. Moore KL, et al. (2013). … be sure to talk to your doctor or midwife. Explore more Birth Defects Testing Labour and Delivery Pregnancy Related …
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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 … may change. You may wish to discuss this with your healthcare provider ahead of time. Episiotomy An episiotomy is an …
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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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… Birth Control: Myths About Sex and Pregnancy On this page: … to avoid pregnancy, use an effective and safe method of birth control . If you have unplanned sex or a condom … breaks, use emergency contraception . Birth Control Current as of: November 9, 2022 …
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… Emotional and Social Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months On this page: Overview Overview … and exciting. As babies bond with their parents and caregivers, their interactions become more personal and … about 4 months of age, babies form an attachment to their caregivers. They more readily stop crying for familiar …
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… Sensory and Motor Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months On this page: Overview Overview A … and the baby's strength and coordination improve. By age 3 months, your baby can control his or her head movements. Put … this position helps develop head and neck muscles. Around 4 months of age, babies gain control and balance in their …
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… Cognitive Development, Ages 12 to 24 Months On this page: Overview Overview … dramatically through the second year of life. Around 12 months, toddlers develop a new ability to remember … Changes in the brain allow a toddler between 18 and 24 months of age to think in more complex ways, such as …
