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… Overview At the end of the third trimester, the baby settles, or drops lower, into the … but the feet or a shoulder can present first. Station During the last month, your doctor will estimate how far the … but the feet or a shoulder can present first. Station During the last month, your doctor will estimate how far the …
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… see your doctor. He or she will watch you closely during the time you wait for the miscarriage to complete. If … If your doctor or midwife is sure that your first-trimester or early second-trimester miscarriage is complete and all tissue has …
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… Overview What causes abdominal gas in babies? Some people have problems digesting milk protein or … Swallowing air when sucking. A baby may swallow excess air during bottle-feeding when drinking too rapidly or when … with holes large enough to drip cold formula at 1 drop each second. Swallowing air when crying. A baby who cries for an …
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… Healthy eating is important for your child's growth and development. Learn more about helping your child to eat well … Know (PDF, 11.6MB, Perinatal Services BC) Feeding your baby during emergencies  Infants are at risk of illness and … File #69c) Feeding your baby: Sample meals for babies 6-12 months old (HealthLinkBC File #69h) Iron-rich …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview It's likely you'll be healthy during your pregnancy. You probably won't have any serious … can cause a serious bacterial infection. During your third trimester your health care provider will likely check you … means moving or kicking fewer than 6 times in 2 hours. Some babies do this at certain times of the day. Yes Decreased …
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… is life-threatening for both a mother and her fetus. During a seizure, the oxygen supply to the fetus is drastically reduced. Sudden seizures can occur before, during, or (rarely) up to 6 weeks after delivery … a sudden loss of consciousness . During the first 15 to 30 seconds of a seizure, the entire body stiffens as the …
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… in it that can give clues about your baby's health. During the test, your doctor puts a needle through your … family history. Some women don't want to wait until their second trimester to see if their baby might have a problem. … my baby at a hospital that is equipped to care for sick babies. Darla, age 35 I am prepared to accept my child, …
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… are vital to your baby's cell growth, brain and organ development, and weight gain. Think about working with a … your iron intake. You need twice as much iron in your second and third trimesters as you did before pregnancy. Include nuts, beans, …
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… towels that someone with mpox has used Respiratory droplets during prolonged close, face-to-face contact with a person who has mpox Most cases in 2022 were passed during close, intimate contact during sex.  Symptoms … include sore throat, cough, nausea or vomiting and diarrhea Second stage The second stage usually starts 1 to 5 days …
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… A baby born early is called preterm (or premature). Preterm babies are sometimes called "preemies." Why is preterm birth … with twins or more; infection; or drug or alcohol use during pregnancy. Often the cause is never known. What kind … Work with your doctor to closely watch your baby's development and to try to catch any problems early on. What …