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… Practicing breathing techniques for labour Last updated August 11, 2013 Certain kinds of … letting all the air out like a relaxing sigh Breathe at about half your normal rate Try to keep your shoulders … pushes (bearing down) increase as the baby moves down the birth canal You may push down with some short breath holding …
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… Fetal Monitoring During Labour On this page: Overview … intermittent monitoring. You can put your wishes in your birth plan. This is a list of what you would like to have … what type of monitoring you have. Talk with your doctor about what he or she usually uses. What are the benefits of …
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… Packing for a birth in the hospital Last updated August 11, 2013 If you're … and personal storage space is limited. Place your specific labour items at the top of your bag or in a separate container. Along with items for labour, pack your personal belongings and items for your …
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… Making a Birth Plan On this page: Overview … a plan can be a great way to get everyone on the same page about what you think you'd prefer. Here are some ideas for … measures you want to try. Think breathing techniques, labouring in water, or trying different positions. Include …
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… Breastfeeding as Birth Control On this page: Overview … When these conditions are met, LAM has been shown to be about 98% effective. footnote 1 But many doctors recommend … Birth Control Breastfeeding Labour and Delivery Citations Kennedy KI, Trussel …
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… Birth Defects Testing On this page: Health … Tests First-Trimester Tests Second-Trimester Tests Deciding About Testing What are … pregnancy regardless of the results. Talk to your doctor about tests that are available where you live and which …
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… 14, 2013 Did you know skin-to-skin contact right after birth not only Helps baby latch on well to the breast, but it also strengthens a baby's immune system? Watch this video to learn more about the importance of skin-to-skin contact. Download a …
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… Birth Control for Teens On this page: Overview Your Choices … to get pregnant later. The implant. The implant, which is about the size of a matchstick, is put under the skin on the … implant can be used longer. footnote 1 Talk to your doctor about how long you can use it. The implant does not protect …
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… Spermicide for Birth Control On this page: Overview Overview Spermicide is … have an unplanned pregnancy. Be sure to tell your doctor about any health problems you have or medicines you take. He … sex to insert the spermicide. You may not feel good about using spermicide each time you have sex. You may find …
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… Diaphragm for Birth Control On this page: Overview … with spermicide is used exactly as directed , it is about 84% effective for preventing pregnancy. This means that about 16 out of 100 people who use it will have an unplanned …
