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… has a much greater chance than ever before of doing well. A baby has the best chance of survival in a neonatal intensive … (NICU) that has a staff with a lot of experience. When a baby is born too early, his or her major organs are not … to decide how far to continue treatment. Having a premature baby may be stressful and scary. To get through it, you and …
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… Your Child's Personality Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Baby's Daily Needs: What to Expect Bedwetting in Children … Disorder in Children and Teens Biting Bonding With Your Baby Bottle-Feeding Bottle-Feeding: Weaning a Baby Breath-Holding Spells Breath-Holding Spells: Keeping a …
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… at birth. The extra fluid can increase pressure in the baby's brain , causing a brain injury and mental and … what caused the fluid buildup, how bad it gets, and how the baby responds to treatment. What causes it? This condition … than normal. You and your doctor may notice it when the baby is born or within the first several months of life. …
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… problem may cause a child to not act normally. If your baby has colic , you may be concerned that a health condition is causing the excessive crying. Usually a baby with colic isn't crying because of pain or physical … to be aware that health problems or injuries can cause a baby to cry excessively. And it's important to watch for …
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… Babies and young children until the age of puberty For a baby or young child who has not reached puberty: Start CPR. … help arrives or the child is breathing normally. For a baby younger than 1 year Kneel or stand next to the baby after putting him or her on a flat surface. Picture a …
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… or a general anesthetic . She can't fully take part in her baby's birth. Some mothers feel very strongly about being able to bond with the baby right after birth. Unless there is some complication, a mother can usually hold her baby within the first few minutes after a vaginal birth. …
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… first 6 months of breastfeeding. You can keep nursing your baby. In fact, breastfeeding usually helps to clear up infection, and nursing won't harm your baby. If you have mastitis, you may first notice a painful … you know you'll go more than 4 hours without feeding your baby, arrange to pump. Drink plenty of fluids. If you drink …
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… for making a birth plan. Choose where you want to have your baby. It could be a hospital, a birthing centre, or your … if you end up needing a C-section. Say how you want your baby to be cared for after delivery. You might want your baby to stay in the room with you rather than in the …
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… rash can be caused by well-meaning parents who dress their baby too warmly, but it can happen to any baby in very hot weather. A baby should be dressed as an adult would be to be …
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… drugs can be harmful for you and for your developing baby during pregnancy. Using street drugs when you’re … increase your risk of miscarriage or preterm birth. Your baby may be born with a low birth weight, experience … manage your opioid use in the safest way for you and your baby. Sedatives such as Xanax, Valium or Ativan …
