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… Breech Position and Breech Birth On this page: … are the signs? You probably won't be able to feel whether your baby is breech. But if you are 36 or more weeks … and think you feel the baby's head pressing high up in your belly or you feel kicking in your lower belly, see your …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Implant On this page: Overview … is inserted under the skin (subdermal) on the inside of your arm. The implant releases the hormone progestin to … In some cases it can be used longer. footnote 1 Talk to your doctor about how long you can use it. Once it is put …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Shot On this page: Overview … The shot is used to prevent pregnancy. You get the shot in your upper arm or rear end (buttocks). The shot gives you a … need another shot. The shot may cause bone loss. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits. How well does it …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Patch On this page: Overview … It looks like a bandage. You put it on the skin of your belly, rear end (buttocks), upper arm, or upper body … go without a patch for 1 week. During this week, you have your period. Your period may be very light. You also may use …
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… Contraceptive Sponge for Birth Control On this page: Overview Overview The … or stops the sperm from moving. The sponge fits inside your vagina and covers the cervix, which is the opening of … 1 There is less chance of getting pregnant if you and your partner use an external (male) condom with the sponge. …
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… Multiple Pregnancy: Preterm Birth On this page: Overview … delivery, the neonatal staff will check and take care of your preterm babies. If your babies' gestational age is less than 36 weeks, your …
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… Comfort positions for labour and birth Last updated August 6, 2013 During labour, changing … you manage pain and avoid medications. Take time with your partner to get familiar with the various options before you start your labour. These positions may help you to manage pain and …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Ring On this page: Overview … pregnancy. It's a soft plastic ring that you put into your vagina. It's also called the vaginal ring. The ring … go without a ring for 1 week. During this week, you have your period. Your period may be very light. Or you may use …
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… Vaginal care after giving birth Last updated August 5, 2013 After giving birth, the area around your vagina needs special care. Find advice on coping with … be sore, bruised and swollen. If you have stitches, you may experience more pain. To ease discomfort: Cool the area with …
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… Pain relief options for labour and birth Last updated January 30, 2018 Pain is a natural part of labour and birth, but every woman's experience is different. Similarly, there are lots of …
