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Newborn babies can look different than what you see in pictures or movies. Their heads can be a strange shape right after birth. And they may have swollen eyes and red marks on their faces.
You can still get pregnant even if you are breastfeeding. If you don't want to get pregnant, talk to your doctor about birth control.
Tips for week 39 of pregnancy
If you plan to breastfeed, get prepared.
- Continue to eat healthy foods.
- Keep taking your prenatal vitamins during breastfeeding if your doctor recommends it.
- Talk to your doctor before taking any medicines or supplements.
Choose the right birth control for you.
- Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are placed in the uterus. Sometimes the IUD can be placed right after giving birth. They work for years.
- Hormonal implants are placed under the skin of the arm. They also work for years.
- Depo-Provera is a shot. You get it every 3 months.
- Birth control pills can be used. They're taken every day.
- Tubal ligation (tying your tubes) and vasectomy are surgeries. They're permanent.
- Diaphragms, spermicide, and condoms must be used each time you have sex. If you used a diaphragm before, you should get refitted after the baby is born.
- A birth control patch or ring can be used. These just can't be started until several weeks after you give birth.
Current as of: April 30, 2024
Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff
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