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Birth Control: How to Use a Diaphragm On this page: Overview … may be difficult. The diaphragm is used to prevent pregnancy. A diaphragm is called a barrier method because it … You use the diaphragm with a spermicide each time you have vaginal sex. The diaphragm will last for 1 to 2 years. You …
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… Incision Care After Surgery On this page: Overview … head. Allow the warm and soapy water to run across your shoulders and down over the incision. Pat the incision dry. … head. Allow the warm and soapy water to run across your shoulders and down over the incision. Pat the incision dry. …
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… Dealing With Anxiety After a Loss On this page: Overview … Romito MD - Family Medicine Sidney Zisook MD - Psychiatry Current as of: March 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff … Romito MD - Family Medicine & Sidney Zisook MD - Psychiatry This information does not replace the advice of a …
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… Effectiveness Rate of Birth Control Methods On this page: Overview Related … They show how many women out of 100 will have an unplanned pregnancy in the first year of using a method. These numbers … than 1 Progestin-only pills (mini-pills) 9 Fewer than 1 Vaginal ring 9 Fewer than 1 IUD How well do IUDs work? …
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After Childbirth: Coping and Adjusting On this page: … to get too tired and overwhelmed during your first weeks after childbirth. Be sure to rest whenever you can, and accept help …
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… Driving a Car After a Stroke On this page: Overview Overview After a stroke, problems with your vision, speech, or … Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview After a stroke, problems with your vision, speech, or …
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Pregnancy and parenting resources Last updated September 19, … The following pregnancy and parenting resources are Ministry of Health publications that support health professionals … sixth edition) in the box titled “Signs of Dehydration”. It should read, “A baby may be dehydrated if they have …
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Pregnancy: Blood Clots On this page: Overview Overview A … There's a higher risk for clots during pregnancy and after delivery. That's because of changes in hormones and … from settling in your legs. If you have limited mobility, try to move your legs or change position as best you can. …
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… Asthma During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … to the fetus include: Abnormally slow growth of the fetus. Birth before the 37th week of pregnancy (preterm birth). Low … doctor check on the baby after you have an asthma attack. Try to do more to avoid and control asthma triggers (such as …
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… Exercise During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … for healthy pregnant women who are receiving prenatal care. Try to do at least 2½ hours a week of moderate exercise . … strenuous activity, and exercise only in moderation. You should be able to talk while you are working out. Do not …