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… Birth control Last updated December 5, 2024 Overview Birth … How pregnancy (conception) occurs Birth control: Myths about sex and pregnancy Birth control methods Hormonal birth … (such as condoms) to reduce the risk for STIs. Learn more about types of hormonal birth control. Birth control: Pros …
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… Birth Control On this page: Overview Types of Birth Control … avoid an unplanned pregnancy. Be sure to tell your doctor about any health problems you have or medicines you take. He … kinds of birth control. Each has pros and cons. Learning about all the methods will help you find one that is right …
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… Writing your birth plan or birth wishes Last updated August 12, 2013 Overview Once you go into labour, you may not be able to control your surroundings. … would remain the same. Talk to your healthcare provider about your birth wishes during prenatal visits, and be aware …
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… is important for successful breastfeeding. Watch this video to learn more or read more about latching successfully. Download a transcript for this video (PDF, 503KB). Useful resources Breastfeeding …
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… Hand expression does take practice. Here's a useful video to help you with the basics! To learn more, you can read our article about Getting started on expressing breastmilk . Download a transcript for this video (PDF, 503KB). Useful resources Breastfeeding …
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… Information on the fourth stage of labour Last updated August 8, 2013 The fourth stage of labour is the first two or three hours after birth. During this time you might experience tremors and …
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… Preterm Labour and Short Cervix On this page: Overview Related … ). At 24 weeks of pregnancy, the average cervix is about 35 mm (1.4 in.) long. footnote 1 A short cervix has a … with a short cervix may have an increased risk of preterm birth. footnote 2 How is it treated? If this is your first …
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… My Birth Plan On this page: Overview Overview Name: … _____________________. This birth plan is a guide for my labour and delivery. Since childbirth does not always go as … later. __ I will not have him circumcised. __ I'll decide about circumcision later. Current as of: November 9, …
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… Information on the third stage of labour Last updated August 10, 2013 In the third stage of labour the uterus contracts, and the placenta completes its separation from the wall of the uterus and is birthed. This stage can take five to 30 minutes or longer. …
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… Information on the second stage of labour Last updated August 14, 2013 The second stage of labour begins with full dilation and ends with your baby's birth. It can take anywhere from a few minutes to two or …
