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Abstinence for Teens
Abstinence is the only form of birth control that is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy. Abstinence also protects people against STDs.
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Birth Control: Emergency Contraception for Parents
Emergency contraception is a way to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex; for example, if a condom breaks or slips off during sex.
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Can I Have a Vaginal Birth If I Had a Previous C-Section? for Parents
Find out what the experts have to say.
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Getting to Know Your Newborn for Parents
When you first meet your newborn, you may be surprised by what you see. Here's what to expect.
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Dealing With Pain During Childbirth for Parents
Learning all you can about childbirth pain is one of the best ways to help you deal with it when the time comes.
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Birth Control: Fertility Awareness for Parents
Fertility awareness is a way to try to prevent pregnancy by not having sex around the time of ovulation. It is not a reliable birth control method for most people.
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Can Vaginal Cleaning Prevent Pregnancy? for Teens
Some people clean their vagina after having sex to prevent pregnancy, but it won’t work. If you decide to have sex, use reliable birth control instead.
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Implantable Contraception for Teens
Before you consider having sex, you need to know how to protect yourself. Find out what implantable contraception is, how well it works, and more.
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Preventing Premature Birth (Topic Center) for Parents
Babies who are born premature — before 37 weeks of pregnancy — can have health problems that last their whole lives. Learn ways to prevent early labor and have a healthy pregnancy.
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Spermicide for Teens
Spermicides should be used with another birth control method, such as condoms or a diaphragm. They be used alone but are not very effective that way.