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… child is 6 months old. They usually have no effect on the baby's vision or cause any lasting eye problems. What causes … you touch the eye area. If signs of infection develop, your baby may need antibiotics . Sometimes a probing procedure … child is 6 months old. They usually have no effect on the baby's vision or cause any lasting eye problems. What causes …
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… caesarean section? A caesarean section is the delivery of a baby through a cut (incision) in the mother's belly and … chances are good that you will be able to deliver your baby through the birth canal (vaginal birth). But there are … when a C-section is needed for the safety of the mother or baby. So even if you plan on a vaginal birth, it's a good …
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… Can be used right up until birth with no effect on the baby. The mother holds the face mask and breathes in desired … such as morphine, fentanyl Side effects May make baby sleepy. Narcotics given near birth may affect some babies' ability to breastfeed. Due to effect on the baby at birth, narcotics are usually given before the …
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… to new parents Breastfeeding, infant safety, self care and baby care Pregnant people and their partners who attend …
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… nurses, and hospital staff who care for you and your baby. Before it's time for you to give birth, ask about the … for: "Rooming in." This policy encourages you to have your baby in the room with you. It can allow you to breastfeed … more often. Supplemental feedings. Tell the staff that your baby is to get only your breast milk from birth. If staff …
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… you can do to protect your health and the health of your baby. Experts recommend getting the COVID-19 vaccine if you … Talk to your doctor if you're concerned about your baby's risk of infection. If you have COVID-19 or have … Take extra care to avoid passing the infection to your baby. Wear a well-fitting mask. Wear it anytime you hold or …
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… movements of the tongue. How is tongue-tie treated? If your baby is younger than 1 year of age and has problems with … (frenotomy) to clip the lingual frenulum . If your baby has tongue-tie and is feeding okay, you may choose to … movements of the tongue. How is tongue-tie treated? If your baby is younger than 1 year of age and has problems with …
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… for short periods throughout the day, such as when your baby sleeps. You may be able to collect and store breast milk so that your partner can feed the baby while you sleep. Because both you and the baby have to learn how to breastfeed, you may want to wait a …
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… head to make it easier to breathe and sleep. Suction your baby's nose if he or she can't breathe well enough to eat or … Start rescue breathing . Call your doctor now if your baby or child has moderate trouble breathing . Call a doctor … more frequent breast- or bottle-feeding. Avoid giving your baby sports drinks, soft drinks, undiluted fruit juice, or …
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… a picture of hand placement for chest compressions on a baby .) How do you give chest compressions? Use the heel of … Press the chest down at least one-third of the depth of the baby's chest. If you are trained in CPR, how many … 2 breaths . Repeat this 30/2 cycle until help arrives or baby breathes on his or her own. (See a picture of rescue …
