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… Contractions During Pregnancy: What to Expect On this page: Overview … month. It is often hard to tell the difference between true labour pains and Braxton Hicks contractions, especially in … You may want to use comfort measures, such as breathing techniques or massage, to control pain and anxiety. Or you …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Patch On this page: Overview … a week for 3 weeks and then go without a patch for 1 week. During this week, you have your period. Your period may be … a week for 3 weeks and then go without a patch for 1 week. During this week, you have your period. Your period may be …
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… Cervical Cap for Birth Control On this page: Overview Overview Cervical caps … cap is hard to put in and take out. You also can't use it during your period. You need to use spermicide with the cap. … cap is hard to put in and take out. You also can't use it during your period. You need to use spermicide with the cap. …
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… Contraceptive Sponge for Birth Control On this page: Overview Overview The … each time you have intercourse. You cannot use the sponge during your period. Citations Trussell J, Aiken … each time you have intercourse. You cannot use the sponge during your period. Citations Trussell J, Aiken …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Ring On this page: Overview … for 3 weeks in a row and then go without a ring for 1 week. During this week, you have your period. Your period may be … for 3 weeks in a row and then go without a ring for 1 week. During this week, you have your period. Your period may be …
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… Partner Support During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … with the changes and unknowns that come with pregnancy and birth. When both partners support each other, they … It's also common to feel nervous about your role during labour. Try to support yourself too. Your partnership and …
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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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… 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. …
