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… Pregnancy: Ways to Find Your Due Date On this page: Overview Overview There … is. But it's not an accurate way to predict the gestational age of the growing baby (fetus). That's because there are … for Perinatal Care , 6th ed., pp. 83–137. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics. Current as …
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… for the amount that is right for your child's current age and weight. Wait about 15 minutes after your child eats … for the amount that is right for your child's current age and weight. Wait about 15 minutes after your child eats …
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… Fitness: Getting Around Barriers to Exercise On this page: Overview Overview Even when you … how they fit in physical activity. Think of ways to manage your time better. Ask your family for help with fitting … or feel like you do. You'll see that fitness is for all ages and shapes. Avoid places that make you feel more …
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… Primary Ovarian Insufficiency On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … ovaries-which store and release eggs-stop working before age 40. You may have no or few eggs. Depending on the cause, … for primary ovarian insufficiency will help you manage your symptoms. But there is currently no treatment that …
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… Preterm Labour On this page: Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens … uterus contracts to open the cervix . This is the first stage of childbirth. In most pregnancies, this happens at 37 … are considered, including your health and your baby's age, weight, and health. Your doctor or midwife may use …
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… Plantar Fasciitis On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … shoes that don't fit well or are worn out. You are a middle-aged adult. Plantar fasciitis is most common in this age group. Symptoms The main symptom of plantar fasciitis is …
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… Tooth Decay On this page: What is tooth decay? Tooth decay is damage that occurs when germs (bacteria) in your mouth make … certain medicines, or by breathing through your mouth. Older adults are more likely to have a dry mouth. Having …
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… Being Active When You Have Health Problems On this page: Overview Overview When you are … Helps control stress, depression, and anxiety. Helps manage blood pressure and cholesterol. Lowers your risk for … don't want to hurt yourself. Health experts suggest that older adults and people with long-term health problems try …
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… Cancer Pain On this page: Overview Health Tools Cause Different Kinds of Pain … poorly controlled side effects, such as nausea or vomiting, constipation, or diarrhea. Your pain makes it hard for you … poorly controlled side effects, such as nausea or vomiting, constipation, or diarrhea. Your pain makes it hard for you …
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… Pancreatic Cancer On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk … and Vomiting From Chemotherapy Cancer: Home Treatment for Constipation Cancer: Home Treatment for Diarrhea Cancer: … and Vomiting From Chemotherapy Cancer: Home Treatment for Constipation Cancer: Home Treatment for Diarrhea Cancer: …