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2. Fetal viability - Wikipedia

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   The baby's gestational age (number of completed weeks of pregnancy) at the time of birth and the baby's weight (also a measure of growth) influence whether the baby will survive. Another major factor is gender: male infants have a slightly higher risk of dying than female infants, [ 41 ] for which various explanations have been proposed.

3. Comparison of birth control methods - Wikipedia

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   Effectiveness of contraceptive methods with respect to birth control. Only condoms are useful to prevent sexually transmitted infections. There are many methods of birth control (or contraception) that vary in requirements, side effects, and effectiveness. As the technology, education, and awareness about contraception has evolved, new ...

4. Nutrition and pregnancy - Wikipedia

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   An estimated 24% of babies worldwide are born with lower than optimal weights at birth due to lack of proper nutrition. [3] Personal habits such as consumption of alcohol or large amounts of caffeine can negatively and irreversibly affect the development of the baby, which happens in the early stages of pregnancy.

5. The most common birth control methods and how effective they ...

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   Oral contraceptives are the second most common form of birth control in the U.S., with nearly 13% of women on birth control using it. The Pill may also help lessen period cramps and heavy bleeding ...

6. Timeline of human prenatal development - Wikipedia

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   Embryonic age: Week nr 33. 32 weeks old. The fetus reaches a length of about 40–48 cm (16–19 in). The fetus weighs about 2.5 to 3 kg (6 lb 10 oz)to 6 lb 12 oz). Lanugo begins to disappear. Body fat increases. Fingernails reach the end of the fingertips. A baby born at 36 weeks has a high chance of survival, but may require medical ...

7. Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill, can be ...

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   Opill should open the door for more OTC birth control options in the future. “I think we may have cracked the glass ceiling for OTC contraception with hormonal contraceptives in the U.S ...

8. How does the birth control pill work? What you need to know ...

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   The birth control pill is one of many contraceptive options available on today's market. We'll break down what you need to know.

9. Birth control - Wikipedia

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   While all methods of birth control have some potential adverse effects, the risk is less than that of pregnancy. [29] After stopping or removing many methods of birth control, including oral contraceptives, IUDs, implants and injections, the rate of pregnancy during the subsequent year is the same as for those who used no birth control. [31]