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… Making a Birth Plan On this page: Overview Overview A birth plan lets you write down your vision of an ideal birth … a C-section. Say how you want your baby to be cared for after delivery. You might want your baby to stay in the room …
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… Spermicide for Birth Control On this page: Overview Overview Spermicide is … used alone but it is usually used with a barrier method of birth control, such as a male condom. How well does it work? … of sexual intercourse. Don't douche for at least 8 hours after sex. Give the spermicide time to work to prevent …
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… Packing for a birth in the hospital Last updated August 11, 2013 If you're … top suitable for sleeping Personal items: To be brought in after the baby is born. (Note: your clothes should be loose … checklist of items to take to the hospital … Packing for a birth in the hospital …
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… Vaginal Bleeding During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … in the uterus . Implantation takes place 6 to 10 days after fertilization. Bleeding in the second or third … the placenta is firmly attached to the uterine wall until birth. If the placenta separates from the uterus before the …
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… Heat After an Injury On this page: Overview Overview Experts disagree about the use of heat after an injury. Some experts: Do not recommend using heat … increase swelling, especially in the first few hours right after the injury. If you decide to use heat and you notice …
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… Exercises After Mastectomy On this page: Overview Overview After breast surgery ( mastectomy ), you may feel some pain … Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview After breast surgery ( mastectomy ), you may feel some pain …
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… Recurrent Vaginal Yeast Infections On this page: Overview Overview What are recurrent vaginal yeast infections? For your vaginal yeast infections … be oral or vaginal medicines. If symptoms don't improve after treatment, more testing and treatment may be needed. …
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… Your body after pregnancy Last updated August 14, 2013 Having a baby … You will experience many physical changes following the birth of your baby and if you have any concerns, it's … infected. You have pain, swelling, and redness near your caesarean incision. The stitches on your caesarean incision …
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… Light to Heavy Vaginal Bleeding On this page: Overview … account how heavy your normal menstrual flow is. Abnormal vaginal bleeding varies depending on what is normal for a particular woman. Severe vaginal bleeding means that you are soaking 1 or 2 pads or …
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… Postpartum: First 6 Weeks After Childbirth On this page: Health Tools … The soreness should go away in a few days. Bleeding and vaginal discharge (lochia) may last for 2 to 4 weeks and can …
