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… Choosing where to give birth - hospital or home? Last updated August 9, 2013 A key … (bottom down) or other unusual position you go into labour before 37 weeks or after 42 weeks of pregnancy you … It's important that both you and your partner are comfortable with where you choose to have your baby . When …
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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 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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… Birth Control: How to Use a Diaphragm On this page: Overview … Call your doctor or nurse advice line and use backup birth control, such as a condom, or don't have intercourse … also protects better against pregnancy. Birth Control Diaphragm for Birth Control Current as …
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… Effectiveness Rate of Birth Control Methods On this page: Overview Related … Overview These tables compare how well different birth control methods work. They show how many women out of … footnote 2 You can improve on the real-life failure rate of birth control methods by always using birth control methods …
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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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… Birth Control Hormones: The Mini-Pill On this page: Overview … progestin. They are different from regular combination birth control pills. Those contain progestin and another … or medicines you take. He or she can help you choose the birth control method that is right for you. What are the …
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… Vaginal care after giving birth Last updated August 5, 2013 After giving birth, the … vagina needs special care. Find advice on coping with discomfort, bleeding and other related issues. Discomfort After a vaginal delivery, the area between your legs …
