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  1. Contraception - emergency contraception

    21 Aug 2019

    It is best to take emergency contraception as soon as possible, ideally within 24 hours of having unprotected sex, but it still works well within 96 hours (four days)...

  2. Contraception after giving birth

    20 May 2019

    After having a baby, you need to choose an effective method of contraception if you don't want to have another baby straight away...

  3. Pregnancy - premature labour

    19 Nov 2018

    Sometimes, babies arrive early. It’s important to recognise premature labour, in case you and your baby need medical care...

  4. Childbirth - pain relief options

    20 Feb 2018

    Understanding your pain relief options can help you cope better with the pain of childbirth...

  5. Pregnancy testing

    06 Jun 2017

    Sometimes, a home pregnancy test may be positive when a woman isn’t pregnant...

  6. Folate for pregnant women

    09 May 2017

    Even women who aren't planning to have a baby should increase their folate intake in case of unplanned pregnancy...

  7. Pregnancy – labour

    19 Apr 2017

    Labour is divided into three stages. The first stage is dilation of the cervix from 0 to10 cm, the second stage is birth of the baby, and the third stage is delivery of the placenta. Labour typically...

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