Pregnancy: Week 39

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.

Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all
appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems. It's also a good idea to know your test results
and keep a list of the medicines you take.

Current as of: July 10, 2023

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