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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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… and 37 weeks of pregnancy, it's called a preterm birth. A baby born early is called preterm (or premature). Preterm … and 37 weeks of pregnancy, it's called a preterm birth. A baby born early is called preterm (or premature). Preterm …
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… Your body has been carefully designed to deliver your baby safely, and most births go smoothly, without any … birthing positions, or making arrangements to touch your baby's head during the birth. Examples of a birth wishes … if possible After the birth, we would like to have the baby placed on my chest, skin-to-skin Tom would like to cut …
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… fluid in the ear canal and middle ear may affect your baby's hearing. This fluid usually clears in a few days. … responsive to high-pitched and loud sounds. Your newborn baby also recognizes and prefers the mother's voice. Smell. … your newborn has a well-developed sense of smell. Your baby is also tuned into the smell of the mother and can …
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… Conditions Basics What is an undescended testicle? As a baby boy grows inside his mother, he develops testicles . … testicle does not move into the scrotum as it should, the baby has an undescended testicle . In rare cases, both testicles are undescended. It is most common in baby boys who were born before their due date or who were …
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… alcohol while she is pregnant may harm her developing baby (fetus). Alcohol can pass from the mother's blood into the baby's blood. It can damage and affect the growth of the baby's cells. Brain and spinal cord cells are most likely to …
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… Basics What is abusive head trauma? Shaken baby syndrome is brain injury that occurs when someone shakes a baby or throws a baby against an object. It is a form of child abuse. It may …
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… may choose to breastfeed and use a bottle for some of your baby's feedings. It is best to wait until your baby has been breastfeeding well for several weeks before you try feeding your baby from a bottle. Sometimes the shape of the nipple plays …
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… High blood sugar can cause problems for you and your baby. But with treatment, most women can control their blood … Blood sugar levels usually go back to normal after the baby is born. What causes it? Insulin is a hormone that … may have high blood pressure caused by pre-eclampsia . The baby may grow too large. If a developing baby gets too much …
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… But these can reduce your milk supply and make your baby irritable. Experts recommend that you do not take … codeine or tramadol while breastfeeding. They can harm your baby. Read the label on pain medicines and cough and cold … medicines. Medicine levels may build up quickly in your baby. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about the best time to …
