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… How to Take Birth Control Pills On this page: Overview Overview Birth control pills come in packs. There are several ways … During the first 7 days of pills, use a backup method of birth control, like a condom. Sunday start. Pick a Sunday to …
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… Vaginal care after giving birth Last updated August 5, 2013 After giving birth, the area around your vagina needs special care. … breastfeeding. If you do not want another pregnancy, use birth control. Vaginal bleeding (Lochia) You can expect to …
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… Help with urination after giving birth Last updated August 10, 2013 For the first while after giving birth it may be difficult to pee. You may also find it hard … incontinence in women … Help with urination after giving birth …
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… Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months On this page: Overview … Routine Checkups Overview Children usually move in natural, predictable steps as they … objects. By 6 months, most babies: Have doubled their birth weight. Are able to sit with little or no support. By …
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… Brushing and Flossing a Child's Teeth On this page: Getting Started Related … cloth to clean your baby's gums. Start a few days after birth, and do this until the first teeth come in. Start … tools may be helpful. Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Growth and Development, …
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… Encouraging Language Development in Your Preschooler On this page: Overview Overview Children's language development is likely to progress faster … Growth and Development, Ages 2 to 5 Years Preschoolers: Building Social Skills Preschoolers: …
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… How Reading Helps Language Development On this page: Overview … unborn baby hears and responds to familiar voices. After birth, your newborn learns language by listening to the … older, reading opens him or her to new ideas. It helps your child become more familiar with the sounds and rhythms of …
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… Crying Child and Possible Abuse On this page: Overview Overview Crying is a normal part of your child's life. Stay as calm as possible during crying … or lack of actions that interfere with a child's healthy development. Withholding emotional support, isolating a …
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… Preparing Your Child for the Hospital On this page: Overview Overview If your child is facing a hospital stay, you want to do all you can … can be worse than fear of the known, so letting your child know what to expect will go a long way toward lowering …
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… Bullying: Signs a Child Is Bullied On this page: Overview Overview Children who are being bullied may be embarrassed and not … Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Louis Pellegrino MD - Developmental Pediatrics Current as of: October 20, 2022 …
