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… to stretch and massage the perineum for a few weeks before your due date. Studies show that some people who did regular … rates of episiotomy . footnote 1 Starting at week 34 of your pregnancy, take about 5 minutes to massage your perineum, 3 to 4 times a week. At first, it may burn …
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… Overview At each prenatal visit during your first trimester, you'll be weighed and have your blood pressure checked. Your urine may also be checked for bacteria, protein, or …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Your newborn starts to communicate with you right away. … their arms and legs. They gaze toward a familiar voice. Your baby's face may brighten as they watch your face and movements. When they break their gaze, it …
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… causes strep throat. You may have this kind of bacteria in your body. Sometimes it may cause an infection, but most of … you sick or cause symptoms. But if you pass the bacteria to your baby during the birth, it can cause serious health problems for your baby. If you have this bacteria in your body, you will …
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… months Last updated January 30, 2018 At 18 to 24 months, your toddler's language skills are flourishing. Your conversations are starting to become even more … “Go bye bye.” “Grandpa’s car.” Between 18 and 24 months your toddler may also: Sing simple songs with words and …
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… If you've had COVID-19 and are having these problems, tell your doctor. Make sure the doctor knows that you had … are long-term effects of COVID-19 diagnosed? To find out if your symptoms are from long-term effects of COVID-19, your doctor will do a physical examination and ask you …
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… Growth and development milestones help you see how your child is doing compared with other children the same … age. The milestones tell you what you should expect from your child in five areas: Physical growth Thinking and … Language development Sensory and motor development If your child is meeting the milestones, his or her development …
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… Overview During the second and third trimesters of your pregnancy, you may notice times when your belly tightens and becomes firm to the touch and then … contractions. Think of them as "warm-up" exercises for your uterus. These contractions may be so mild that you …
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… which you are not having treatment. It does not mean that your doctors are giving up or refusing to give you … treatment. What To Expect During this time, you will: See your doctor on a regular basis. Have regular medical tests. … such as a CT scan. Be told which symptoms to report to your doctor immediately. Why It Is Done Watchful waiting may …
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… Cluster headaches are severe headaches on one side of your head that happen in groups, or "clusters." They usually … headaches can be so painful that you are not able to follow your normal routine or do your usual activities. The pain is often called the worst …
