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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. …
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Birth Control Hormones: The Ring On this page: Overview … pregnancy. What are the advantages of using the ring for birth control? The ring is more effective for preventing pregnancy than barrier methods of birth control, such as the condom or diaphragm. It may …
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… Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years On this page: Overview Health Tools Healthy … than 6 cm (2.4 in.) of space between slats. Don't use sleep positioners or bumper pads. Don't use baby walkers. Children … to make sure that the high chair is locked in the upright position before use. If you need to use a seat that hooks …
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… Choosing where to give birth - hospital or home? Last updated August 9, 2013 A key … if: you're carrying more than one baby your baby is in a breech position (bottom down) or other unusual position you go into …
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… Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) On this page: … Information What is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)? Vertigo is the feeling that you … or the world is spinning around you. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is a balance problem that causes brief …
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… First-Trimester Screening for Birth Defects On this page: Test Overview How It Is Done … the first trimester of pregnancy, screening tests for birth defects may be done. These tests look for possible … screening tests show the chance of your baby having certain birth defects such as Down syndrome or trisomy 18 . …
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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, … and breathing techniques Warm baths and showers Changing positions Massage and/or visualization Ice packs Acupuncture …
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Birth Control: How to Use the Ring On this page: Overview … wrong way. It's not a barrier contraceptive, so its exact position in the vagina isn't critical for it to work. The … wrong way. It's not a barrier contraceptive, so its exact position in the vagina isn't critical for it to work. The …
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Birth Control: How to Use a Diaphragm On this page: Overview … intercourse. If you do feel it, check to make sure it is in position. Leave the diaphragm in place for 6 to 8 hours … intercourse. If you do feel it, check to make sure it is in position. Leave the diaphragm in place for 6 to 8 hours …