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… Positional Plagiocephaly (Flattened Head) On this page: … forward a bit on one side. The condition is also called positional plagiocephaly. Flat head syndrome doesn't hurt … positioned in the uterus. It can also be affected by the birth process or by the baby's sleep position. Flat head …
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… Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) On this page: … same condition that led to a previous caesarean (such as a breech , or feet-down, fetus). You have had a vaginal … Delivery . Caesarean Section . Breech Position and Breech Birth Caesarean Section Hysterectomy …
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… Quad Screening for Birth Defects On this page: Test Overview Health Tools Why … This test can't show for sure that your baby has a birth defect. You would need a diagnostic test called … problems. Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? Why It Is Done The quad screening is done to …
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… VBAC: Participation During Birth On this page: Overview Overview You and your birth partner can take part more fully in a vaginal birth than you can in a caesarean delivery. During a …
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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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… Cervical Cap for Birth Control On this page: Overview Overview Cervical caps … used to prevent pregnancy. It's called a barrier method of birth control. This is because it keeps the sperm and eggs … depends on whether you have ever had a baby by a vaginal birth. If you have had a vaginal childbirth: When the cap is …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Patch On this page: Overview … releasing an egg each month (ovulation). The patch provides birth control for 1 month at a time. You change the patch … or medicines you take. Your doctor can help you choose the birth control method that is right for you. What are the …
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… Contraceptive Sponge for Birth Control On this page: Overview Overview The … a child vaginally or not. If you have had a vaginal childbirth: When the sponge is used exactly as directed , it is … pregnancy. footnote 1 If you have not had a vaginal childbirth: When the sponge is used exactly as directed , it is …
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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 …
