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Cooling down Last updated December 1, 2016 A cool-down is a light activity that you do for 5 to 15 minutes to … helps your heart and body return to their normal state. Cooling down prevents blood from collecting (pooling) in …
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Down Syndrome On this page: Health Tools … Support What is Down syndrome? Down syndrome is a genetic condition. It affects a baby's …
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Down Syndrome, Ages 1 to 5 On this page: If your child who has Down syndrome is between the ages of 1 and 5 years, you will … about concerns like: Growth and development. Children with Down syndrome grow and develop in the same way as other …
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Down Syndrome, Ages 5 to 13 On this page: If your child with Down syndrome is between the ages of 5 and 13, you will … Because excessive weight gain is common for children with Down syndrome, providing your child with healthy meals and …
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Down Syndrome: Grooming and Hygiene On this page: Overview Overview As your child with Down syndrome enters puberty, grooming and hygiene become … self-care tasks on his or her own. Down Syndrome Dry Skin and Itching Menarche Puberty Issues …
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… Exercising While Sitting Down On this page: Overview Overview You … prepare for slip-ups. Use a personal action plan to write down your barriers and how you can get around them. Set … prepare for slip-ups. Use a personal action plan to write down your barriers and how you can get around them. Set …
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… Experiencing let-down reflex Last updated August 12, 2013 Let down is the release of milk into milk ducts in your breast. … happens when your baby sucks. You may even experience let down when your baby or someone else's baby cries, or for no …
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Down Syndrome, Ages Birth to 1 Month On this page: If your baby is born with Down syndrome , you will likely have many questions and … your child's condition. Where to get more information about Down syndrome. The more you know and understand about the …
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Down Syndrome, Ages 1 Month to 1 Year On this page: If your baby is born with Down syndrome , you will likely have many questions and … about concerns like: Growth and development. Children with Down syndrome grow and develop in the same way as other …
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Down Syndrome, Ages 13 to 21 On this page: If your child with Down syndrome is an adolescent or young adult between the … teen, or young adult becomes pregnant. (Females with Down syndrome can have children. Males are usually sterile.) …