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… Problems After Delivery of Your Baby On this page: Overview Health … likely you won't have serious health problems after giving birth. But problems can happen. Ask your doctor or miwdife … Moderate pain 1 to 4: Mild pain Mild pain Have you had any vaginal bleeding in the last 48 hours? Yes Vaginal bleeding …
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… Managing bowel movements after pregnancy Last updated August 5, 2013 Women who have delivered a baby vaginally will tell you that, after the birth, one of the most daunting "firsts" was anticipating …
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… Birth Control: How to Use a Diaphragm On this page: Overview … You use the diaphragm with a spermicide each time you have vaginal sex. The diaphragm will last for 1 to 2 years. You … in position. Leave the diaphragm in place for 6 to 8 hours after intercourse. Do not leave it in for longer than 24 …
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… Birth Control: Pros and Cons of Hormonal Methods On this … birth control methods. Combination pills, skin patch, or vaginal ring (estrogen plus progestin) Pros and cons of … protect against ovarian and endometrial cancer. Can be used after an abortion. Patches or vaginal rings don't require …
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… Intrauterine Device (IUD) for Birth Control On this page: Overview Overview The … well does it work? The IUD is a highly effective method of birth control. IUDs are more than 99% effective for … most likely to come out in the first few months of IUD use, after being inserted just after childbirth, or in people who …
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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 … fourth no-hormone week, you have your menstrual period. After the fourth week (28 days), you start a new pack. Some …
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… Dental Care From Birth to 6 Months On this page: Overview … healthy pregnancy, because baby teeth begin to form before birth. If you are pregnant, eat a balanced, nutritious diet … treated. For more information, see the topic Pregnancy. After birth, good nutrition plays a role in your baby's …
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… Speech and Language Milestones, Birth to 1 Year On this page: Overview … the womb, babies hear and respond to familiar voices. Soon after birth, your baby starts to learn expressive language skills. …
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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 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 …
