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… dangerous substances or methods as treatment for your baby who has colic . Potentially dangerous treatments … dangerous. Methods not proven effective include: Stopping breastfeeding. Sometimes people believe that the mother may …
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… need a vitamin D supplement. When your baby is no longer breastfeeding or taking formula, your doctor may recommend a … or skim milk. (Children younger than 9 months of age should not drink cow's milk.) footnote 3 , footnote 1 If you …
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… drugs can be harmful for you and for your developing baby during pregnancy. Using street drugs when you’re … street drugs after giving birth are usually advised not to breastfeed. On this page: Overview Pharmaceutical drugs … increase your risk of miscarriage or preterm birth. Your baby may be born with a low birth weight, experience …
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… and cold. You'll also likely be focused on your newly born baby and wanting confirmation that he or she is healthy. … where to cut. Bring your baby to your breast to begin breastfeeding. Some will suck right away; others will show …
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… thinking about becoming pregnant and their male partners should talk to their doctor about the risk of travelling to … on children older than 6 months. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding and are concerned about using DEET, talk with …
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… health nurses and community resources to ensure you, your baby and family get the best possible information, care and … about nutrition, lifestyle, wellbeing, relationships, breastfeeding, parenting and more Support you in making …
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… will often ease your child's discomfort. Vomiting in a baby should not be confused with spitting up. Vomiting is … a dry mouth and dry eyes (fewer tears than usual). If you breastfeed your baby, nurse him or her more often. Offer …
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… needs vary. Pregnant women need 600 mcg DFE each day. Breastfeeding women need 500 mcg DFE each day. Most other … So experts say that all women who are able to get pregnant should take a daily supplement that has at least 400 mcg of …
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… to find out if your tap water is safe to use for your baby's formula. If your water is not safe or if you are not … Canadian Paediatric Society, Dietitians of Canada, and Breastfeeding Committee for Canada. Available online: …
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… Fibrosis? What Causes It? What Is Carrier Screening? Who Should Be Screened? What If You Are a Carrier? Is Screening Accurate? Should You Be Screened? What … your doctor about genetic counselling and screening your baby. Your baby may be tested using a sample of your blood …
