Types of Birth

Birth control pills can also be used as emergency contraception, but you have to take more than one pill at a time to keep from getting pregnant. This approach works, but it is less effective and more likely to cause nausea than levonorgestrel. Birth control pills require a prescription. Talk to your doctor or nurse to make sure you are taking the correct pills and dose.

A c-section, or cesarean section, is the delivery of a baby through a surgical incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus. In some circumstances, a c-section is scheduled in advance. In others, the surgery is needed due to an unforeseen complication. If you or your baby is in imminent danger, you'll have an emergency c-section. Otherwise, it's called an unplanned section.

Emergency contraception is a method of birth control you can use if you had sex without using birth control or if your birth control method did not work correctly. You must use emergency contraception as soon as possible after unprotected sex.

Forceps births are, like all assisted births, only undertaken to help promote the expected health of the mother and/or baby. In general, although caveats such as operator skill apply, a forceps birth is likely to be safer for both the mother and baby than the alternatives - either a ventouse birth or a Caesarean section.

Birth control pills, the birth control patch, and the vaginal birth control ring are combined hormonal birth control methods. They contain two hormones: estrogen and progestin. How do combined hormonal methods prevent pregnancy? Combined hormonal birth control methods release estrogen and progestin into the whole body.

What Is an IUD? "IUD" stands for "intrauterine device." Shaped like a "T" and a bit bigger than a quarter, an IUD fits inside your uterus. It prevents pregnancy by stopping sperm from reaching and fertilizing eggs. Five types are available in the United States.

A natural birth can mean different things to different people. Some mums consider that they've had a natural birth if they gave birth vaginally, no matter what happened during the lead up. Whereas for others, having a natural birth is part of a much broader labour and birth experience.

In terms of birth control, abstinence means not allowing sperm near the woman's body below the waist. In terms of STI protection, abstinence also means no oral-genital, anal-genital, or intimate skin-to-skin contact.

A c-section, or cesarean section, is the delivery of a baby through a surgical incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus. In some circumstances, a c-section is scheduled in advance. In others, the surgery is needed due to an unforeseen complication.

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A c-section, or cesarean section, is the delivery of a baby through a surgical incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus. In some circumstances, a c-section is scheduled in advance. In others, the surgery is needed due to an unforeseen complication.

During vacuum-assisted vaginal delivery, your doctor uses a vacuum device to help guide your baby out of the birth canal. The vacuum device, known as a vacuum extractor, uses a soft cup that attaches to your baby’s head with suction.

What are my chances of giving birth vaginally after having a c-section? As long as you're an appropriate candidate for a vaginal birth after a cesarean, also known as a VBAC, there's a good chance you'll succeed. Of course, your chances of success are higher if the reason for your previous c-section isn't likely to be an issue this time around.

In most published studies, 60-80%–roughly 3 to 4 out of 5–women who have previously undergone cesarean birth can successfully give birth vaginally. After reading the following information and discussing the possibility with your health care provider, you should be able to make an informed decision about the option of VBAC. VBAC and the Risk of Uterine Rupture. The greatest concern for women who have had a previous cesarean is the risk of uterine rupture during a vaginal birth.

Every delivery is as unique and individual as each mother and infant. Each woman may have a completely new experience with each labor and delivery. Of course, you’ll want this to be a positive experience and to know what to expect. Read more to learn about what you may experience before and after a vaginal delivery.