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… Contractions During Pregnancy: What to Expect On this page: Overview … month. It is often hard to tell the difference between true labour pains and Braxton Hicks contractions, especially in … You may want to use comfort measures, such as breathing techniques or massage, to control pain and anxiety. Or you …
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… Quad Screening for Birth Defects On this page: Test Overview Health Tools Why … Estriol (uE3). This is a form of estrogen that increases during pregnancy. It's made in large amounts by the … Estriol (uE3). This is a form of estrogen that increases during pregnancy. It's made in large amounts by the …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Patch On this page: Overview … a week for 3 weeks and then go without a patch for 1 week. During this week, you have your period. Your period may be … a week for 3 weeks and then go without a patch for 1 week. During this week, you have your period. Your period may be …
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… Cervical Cap for Birth Control On this page: Overview Overview Cervical caps … cap is hard to put in and take out. You also can't use it during your period. You need to use spermicide with the cap. … cap is hard to put in and take out. You also can't use it during your period. You need to use spermicide with the cap. …
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… Contraceptive Sponge for Birth Control On this page: Overview Overview The … each time you have intercourse. You cannot use the sponge during your period. Citations Trussell J, Aiken … each time you have intercourse. You cannot use the sponge during your period. Citations Trussell J, Aiken …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Ring On this page: Overview … for 3 weeks in a row and then go without a ring for 1 week. During this week, you have your period. Your period may be … for 3 weeks in a row and then go without a ring for 1 week. During this week, you have your period. Your period may be …
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… Partner Support During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … with the changes and unknowns that come with pregnancy and birth. When both partners support each other, they … It's also common to feel nervous about your role during labour. Try to support yourself too. Your partnership and …
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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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… 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 …
