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… or cause symptoms. But if you pass the bacteria to your baby during the birth, it can cause serious health problems for your baby. If you have this bacteria in your body, you will get … in labour. Antibiotics help prevent problems for a newborn baby. After birth, doctors will watch and may test your …
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… Breast/chest milk provides all of the nutrition that your baby needs. Most healthcare providers recommend that you exclusively breastfeed or chestfeed your baby for the first 6 months. Find information and resources … to support you with breastfeeding or chestfeeding your baby. Chestfeeding is a term that is becoming more commonly …
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… soreness or pain usually occurs for about a minute when the baby first latches on to the breast. Pain that is severe or … or bruised nipples. Sometimes sore nipples develop when the baby begins to suck harder because he or she is not getting … nipples. Sore nipples and breasts may also result from: The baby sucking for comfort ("hanging out") without a proper …
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… labour doesn't always lead to preterm birth, but it may. A baby born too early may have serious problems, such as chronic lung disease. This is because many of the baby's organs, especially the heart and lungs, aren't fully … intensive care unit (NICU). Given medicine to speed up lung development, which takes at least 48 hours to fully benefit …
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… fluid means that there is too little fluid around your baby in the uterus during pregnancy. Having a low amount of this fluid can affect how the baby grows. It may lead to problems during labour and delivery. Amniotic fluid protects your baby from being bumped or hurt as you move your body. And it …
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… of labour begins with full dilation and ends with your baby's birth. It can take anywhere from a few minutes to two … as these parts of your body stretch to accommodate your baby's head. You may also feel surprised, overwhelmed or … and difficult to open further. Once cervix is fully open, baby is pushed out. If water (amniotic sac) is still intact …
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… rubber (aspirating) bulb can be used to remove mucus from a baby's nose or mouth when a cold or allergies make it hard for the baby to eat or sleep. It is best to use the rubber bulb to clean the baby's nose before feedings and before the baby goes to …
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… heart monitoring is a way to check the heart rate of your baby (fetus) during labour. The heart rate is a good way to find out if your baby is doing well. It can show if there is a problem. … you have a low-risk pregnancy—which means that you and your baby have no known problems—you can ask ahead of time to …
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… for ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Growth and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years Growth and Development, Ages 6 to 10 Years Medicines for …
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… jobs. Grief: Helping Teens With Grief Growth and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years Growth and Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years Helping Your …
