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… long-term consequences such as cancer. The age 11 to 14 years tends to be a self-centred period. Many adolescents … simplistic thinking. Growth and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years Helping Your Child Build Inner Strength Current as of: March 1, …
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Child Safety: Preventing Drowning On this page: Overview … in Pools and Hot Tubs Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Current as of: March 1, 2023 …
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Child Safety: Preventing Falls On this page: Overview … Injury, Age 3 and Younger Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Playground Safety Current as of: …
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Child Safety: Preventing Burns On this page: Overview … Shock Child Safety: Fires Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Current as of: March 1, 2023 …
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Birth Control: How to Use the Ring On this page: Overview … 4 weeks. The vaginal ring is a highly effective method of birth control when it is used exactly as directed. The ring failure rate is the same as that of birth control pills. Note the day that you insert a new …
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… Pain relief options for labour and birth Last updated January 30, 2018 Pain is a natural part … as in an emergency. Useful resources Labor and delivery Childbirth: Epidurals Spinal block for childbirth Childbirth - Opioid pain medicines Childbirth - …
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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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Birth Control: How to Use the Patch On this page: Overview … patch is started on any other day, use a backup method of birth control for 7 days. Start the patch on a day that is … skin (transdermal) patch is a highly effective method of birth control when it is used exactly as directed. The patch …
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… How to Take Birth Control Pills On this page: Overview Overview Birth control pills come in packs. There are several ways … During the first 7 days of pills, use a backup method of birth control, like a condom. Sunday start. Pick a Sunday to …
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… Vaginal care after giving birth Last updated August 5, 2013 After giving birth, the area around your vagina needs special care.   … breastfeeding. If you do not want another pregnancy, use birth control. Vaginal bleeding (Lochia) You can expect to …