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… Some premature babies can't be fed by mouth right after birth. If your baby was born before the gestational age of … nutrient absorption, digestive function, and nervous system development. But keep in mind that anything you put in your … help. Both the nurses and your lactation consultant have years of experience with feeding problems. If at any time …
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… for sickle cell disease . It's usually considered only for children younger than 16 who have severe complications from … marrow. This is most often a healthy brother or sister. The child who has sickle cell disease is then treated with drugs … will need time to get back to normal. It may take several years. Why It Is Done Stem cell transplants offer a …
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… bleeding, or period. Periods happen from the early teen years until menopause, around age 50. A normal cycle lasts … Other things can also change your cycle. They include birth control pills, low body fat, losing a lot of weight, … likely to become pregnant if you have sex without using birth control . Luteal (premenstrual) phase This phase …
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… groups: footnote 1 Sexually active women and men age 25 years or younger. Pregnant women. All pregnant women should … consequences of being pregnant while infected or having a child born with congenital syphilis. Screening should be … consequences of being pregnant while infected or having a child born with congenital syphilis. Screening should be …
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… or hypothalamus . Low testosterone also can be present at birth. A blood test is usually done to find out if you have … can affect your fertility. If you are trying to have a child, you may want to ask your doctor if you can take a … can affect your fertility. If you are trying to have a child, you may want to ask your doctor if you can take a …
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… bite No Snake or lizard bite How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older … have symptoms of shock? The symptoms in an adult or older child are different than the symptoms in a young child . Yes Symptoms of shock No Symptoms of shock Are you …
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… and ovaries may be a good choice if you don't plan to have children (or more children). You also may want to have … decisions. I have had pain before and during my period for years. I tried non-prescription and prescription medicines … and the treatments I could try. She suggested I try taking birth control pills and using ibuprofen before and during my …
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… poisoning. Lead can cause health problems, most commonly in children. It can also cause high blood pressure, brain … you avoid second-hand smoke. You are more likely to give birth to a baby who weighs less than expected (low birth … exposure during infancy as a predictor of potential asthma development. Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology , …
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… Is at Risk Domestic Violence and Your Health How It Affects Children Why Victims Stay How to Help Developing a Safety … mother and the baby. It can raise the baby's risk of low birth weight, premature birth, and death. How It Affects … Depression in Children and Teens Domestic Abuse Growth and Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years Pregnancy Stress Management …
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… health care surrogate), you may choose: Your partner. A child or grandchild. Another family member. A close friend. An attorney. … of legal age in your province. This is usually age 18 or 19 years. Is someone you trust. Knows you well and understands …
