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… you can expect - physically and emotionally - during childbirth and the early days of parenting. The classes, … by a facilitator, a public health nurse or a trained childbirth educator. The topics covered typically include: Fetal … changes and coping strategies Preterm labour or low birth weight babies Physical activity during pregnancy and …
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… larger, you may be more likely to have: A long labour and birth. Caesarean birth. An injury to you or your baby during childbirth. A poor supply of oxygen for your baby during labour. …
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… you’re pregnant can increase the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth and preterm delivery. You may also eat poorly, not get … hepatitis and HIV. People who use street drugs after giving birth are usually advised not to breastfeed. On this page: … pregnancy can increase your risk of miscarriage or preterm birth. Your baby may be born with a low birth weight, …
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… and neck. "Congenital" means a condition that is present at birth. Congenital torticollis occurs at or shortly after birth. What causes it? Congenital torticollis occurs when … The muscle may get injured before or during the baby's birth. The injured muscle may bleed and swell. And scar …
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… mental traits caused by a gene problem that happens before birth. Learn more about each condition in this section. Down … 13 to 21 Down Syndrome, Ages 5 to 13 Down Syndrome, Ages Birth to 1 Month Down Syndrome: Grooming and Hygiene Down …
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… and dilatation allow a baby to be born through the birth canal. Effacement means that the cervix stretches and … This prepares the cervix for the baby to pass through the birth canal (vagina). How fast the cervix thins and opens … Labour and Delivery Pregnancy Preterm Labour Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) Current as of: November …
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… require delicate care during the first few months after birth. Caring for a baby's nails Diaper rash Infant massage … (flattened head) Oral care for your baby Dental care from birth to 6 months Basic dental care from birth to 16 years Sleep Learn how to help your baby get the …
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… Regressing to infant behaviours Trembling with fright Uncontrollable crying Withdrawal Being distrustful Complaining … didn't cause a divorce. Provide your child with some control. Allow your child to make choices within your family … Regressing to infant behaviours Trembling with fright Uncontrollable crying Withdrawal Being distrustful Complaining …
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… folate deficiency anemia . It also prevents certain birth defects. Most people just say "folic acid" for either … pregnancy are more likely to have a child born with a birth defect, such as: A neural tube defect , like spina … . Neural tube defects are some of the most common types of birth defects in Canada. A cleft lip or cleft palate . Even …
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… weaning happens over time. It lets your baby have more control over when to stop breastfeeding. Abrupt weaning … . Your baby seems overweight for your baby's age, size, or birth weight. Your toddler (1 to 2 years old) focuses on … Nutrition for healthy term infants: Recommendations from birth to six months. A joint statement of Health Canada, …
