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… Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) On this page: … to try a VBAC, you will have what is called a "trial of labour after caesarean," or TOLAC. This means that you plan … they are concerned about uterine rupture. Other doctors are comfortable with the careful use of oxytocin to start labour
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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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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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… 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 …
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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 … these signs appear, use good judgment for your child's comfort and safety. Learn more Child Car Seats Child Safety: … these signs appear, use good judgment for your child's comfort and safety. Learn more Child Car Seats Child Safety: …