I'm thinking about family planning with my partner, and we'd rather just focus on each other and not have kids for now. Could you give some advice on effective ways to prevent childbirth while still maintaining a healthy relationship? Would really appreciate your expert insight on this!

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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Family planning is a personal decision, and it's great that you and your partner are on the same page.

Exploring Permanent Birth Control Options

Vasectomy (Male Sterilization): A minor surgical procedure for men, which prevents sperm from reaching the semen.

Tubal Ligation (Female Sterilization): A surgical procedure for women, which blocks the fallopian tubes to prevent eggs from being fertilized.

Temporary Birth Control Options

Condoms: A barrier method that prevents sperm from reaching the egg.

Intrauterine Device (IUD): A small device inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy.

Hormonal Birth Control: Pills, patches, or injections that regulate hormones to prevent pregnancy.

Consult a Healthcare Provider

Discuss your options with a healthcare provider to determine the best method for you and your partner. They will help you understand the benefits, risks, and potential side effects of each option.

Remember to consider factors like:

Effectiveness

Reversibility

Potential side effects

Lifestyle and personal preferences

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Nuchal translucency (NT) scan sometimes called the early morphology scan done between 11 and 13 weeks...less than 3.5mm at 13 weeks is considered normal... So nothing to worry it's within normal range

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Yes. But you should contact your doctor immediately if you experience bleeding in pregnancy

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