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… intermittent monitoring. You can put your wishes in your birth plan. This is a list of what you would like to have … show that monitoring may be linked to an increase in caesarean deliveries and in the use of a vacuum or forceps … intermittent monitoring. You can put your wishes in your birth plan. This is a list of what you would like to have …
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… every time you have sex. Condoms are the only form of birth control that also helps prevent STIs. Don't share sex … the symptoms will generally appear about 2 to 14 days after you were exposed to genital herpes. Symptoms of later … herpes blister or sore at the time of labour and birth, a caesarean (C-section) is usually done. In rare cases, a …
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… pregnancy. It is used by women who want to use a reversible birth control method that works for a long time (up to 5 … for up to 5 years. Schedule a follow-up visit 4 to 6 weeks after the device is placed to make sure it is still in the … device may occur. Cramps, irregular menstrual periods, and vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) may occur, …
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… pregnancy. It is used by women who want to use a reversible birth control method that works for a long time (depending … an in-office visit. Schedule a follow-up visit 4 to 6 weeks after the device is placed to make sure it is still in the … device may occur. Cramps, irregular menstrual periods, and vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) may occur, …
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… pregnancy or having a procedure such as vacuum aspiration. After 10 weeks, surgical abortion is usually the only … after an abortion. Ask your doctor when it's okay to have vaginal sex. Keep in mind that you can get pregnant in the … you don't want to get pregnant, talk with your doctor about birth control options. Choices: Medical or Surgical Abortion …
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… Overview Fatigue Headaches Frequent urination Increased vaginal secretions Light-headedness Shortness of breath … per cent juice instead of coffee, tea, or colas Increased vaginal secretions Vaginal secretions are thin and milky … your side or onto your stomach. Don't lie flat on your back after the fourth month of pregnancy. The weight of your baby …
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… common breastfeeding challenges. In the first hour(s) after birth: Have your baby skin-to-skin on your bare chest … in breastfeeding within the first 30 to 60 minutes after birth. It's important to allow your baby to finish his or …
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… "mini-pill" is more effective than certain other methods of birth control (such as condoms, cervical cap, diaphragm), it … your pill at the same time each day. Taking this medication after your evening meal or at bedtime may help if you have … irregular, or heavier/lighter than usual. You may also have vaginal bleeding (spotting) between periods. Do not stop …
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… who are going through the same thing. What can you expect after an extremely premature birth? If the baby can't breathe, the first decision that … weeks old the baby appears to be. The first month after the birth is when most major problems occur. It is a critical …
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… is a cut, or incision, made in the perineum during childbirth. The perineum is the tissue between the vagina and … head comes out of the birth canal. The cut is stitched up after the birth. Why is an episiotomy done? There are times … Citations Hobson S, et al. (2019). No. 381–assisted vaginal birth. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada …