Using pads reduces the risks of developing an infection, as well as giving a more accurate indicator of blood loss. For example, if a woman is having to change their pad on an hourly basis, a trip to the emergency department may be a good idea.

Because newborns have not developed an immune system, it will be hard for their bodies to fight the germs that gave them a cold. This means there is a higher chance that the illness may turn into something more dangerous or life threatening, such as croup or pneumonia. Medical treatment can help to prevent this.

This condition, called cradle cap, is common in newborns. It typically clears up within several months. It is usually confined to the baby’s head, though may occur on the ears, eyelids, nose or groin area. It generally causes no discomfort to the baby, but should be cleaned daily with mild baby shampoo.

Kaolin and pectin preparations (such as Kaopectate) are not absorbed and that's why safe.

Causes of implantation failure include  genetic defects, thin endometrium, embryonic defects and endometriosis.

Using the cervical cap is safe, simple, and convenient. It has no effect on a woman's natural hormones, but it cannot be used during menstruation.