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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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… Breech Position and Breech Birth On this page: … position. This is the normal and safest fetal position for birth. But in about 4 out of 100 births, the baby doesn't naturally turn head-down. Instead, …
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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 …
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… Comfort positions for labour and birth Last updated August 6, 2013 During labour, changing … Walking/standing Sitting upright Semi sitting Birthing ball Kneeling Side lying Squatting … Comfort positions for labour and birth …
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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 …
