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… Quick Tips: Getting Active at Home On this page: Get started Get started It's best to increase your activity in all three types of fitness: flexibility, … or if you haven't been active for a long time, check with your doctor before you start a new activity. Flexibility and …
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… Check-ups and tests in the first trimester Last updated September 19, 2024 On this page: What to expect Medical care during your first trimester Prenatal genetic screening Keep in mind … done between 10 to 14 weeks to tell you the chance of your baby developing a genetic abnormality Urine tests to check …
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… Cancer: Home Treatment for Nausea or Vomiting On this page: Overview … and vomiting is to start treating it before you start your cancer treatment. Your doctor may give you medicines to control nausea. There …
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… Last updated January 28, 2025 Overview Learn more about your baby’s needs and how to care for them in the first 12 … in the first year. Image Baby safety Find out about babyproofing your home and keeping your baby safe in different …
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… Cancer: Home Treatment for Mouth Sores On this page: Overview … Overview A painful sore or ulcer inside your mouth may make it hard to eat and drink. Be sure to let your doctor know you are having mouth sores. You may need to …
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… Cancer: Home Treatment for Sleep Problems On this page: Overview … to avoid caffeine and alcohol in the hours before bed. If your doctor gave you instructions or medicines to treat … sleep problems, be sure to follow them. And check with your doctor before using any over-the-counter medicines to …
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Home Treatment for Second-Degree Burns On this page: … become too tight if the skin swells. Clean the burn Wash your hands before cleaning a burn. Do not touch the burn … or an arm, keep the limb raised as much as possible for the first 24 to 48 hours to decrease swelling. Move a burned leg …
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… Oxygen Therapy: Using Oxygen at Home Actionset Overview Oxygen therapy helps you get more oxygen into your lungs and bloodstream. You may use it if you have a … the setting on your oxygen without talking to your doctor first. Turning the flow rate up or down could put you in …
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First stage of labour - transition phase Last updated August … first stage labour signs Image Cervix almost fully dilated Baby moves down further into pelvis, putting pressure on … fetal heart rate every 15-30 minutes.  Tips for you and your support person Women in the transition phase need a …
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… updated September 19, 2024 By the age of nine to 12 months, your baby has developed a distinct personality and demonstrates … Here is a list of milestones you may expect during the first six months: Expand all Collapse all First month: Alert …