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… The first stage of labour - early phase Last updated August 13, 2013 The first stage of … dilated. This can last anywhere from a few hours to a few days. It has three phases: early, active and transition. … might have a backache and feel some pelvic pressure, as if your period is starting. Some women will also feel …
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… movements? You may be surprised at the number of diapers your newborn goes through every day. Many newborns have at … 2 bowel movements a day. By the end of the first week, your baby may have as many as 5 to 10 a day. Your baby may pass a … movements (also called "stools") can change a lot in the days, weeks, and months after birth. The stools can come in …
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… on demand. This means that you breastfeed or bottle-feed your infant whenever they show signs of hunger, rather than … hungry and stop eating when they are full. In the first few days after birth, you may have to wake a sleepy baby to feed. During the first 2 weeks, babies breastfeed at …
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… What you need to know about supplementing your baby with formula Last updated January 30, 2018 … most common times when parents worry are in the first few days before their milk ‘comes in’, especially at night and …
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… Breastfeeding: Weaning a Baby On this page: Overview Overview … ways to wean. Gradual weaning happens over time. It lets your baby have more control over when to stop breastfeeding. … nursing. Let someone else take care of your baby for a few days. Your child should stay with a trusted caregiver, such …
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… happens in the first 24 hours after CABG surgery? After your coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is … significant surgeries. You might be in this unit for 1 to 3 days. A longer stay does not mean that your CABG surgery was … after surgery to check for complications. Within a few days after you begin your recovery, these tubes are usually …
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… Coping with losing a baby Last updated October 14, 2019 It's not something you … and mothers with babies. These feelings are normal. If your baby is stillborn, or dies near birth, you will have the opportunity to see and hold your baby. If you feel comfortable, take pictures of the …
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… Breastfeeding a Sick Baby On this page: Overview Overview Your baby may have signs of a minor illness , such as cold … mild diarrhea. If so, it's best to keep breastfeeding. If your baby is too sick to breastfeed, try cup-feeding. With …
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… On this page: Overview Overview If the baby can cough or make sounds, let the baby cough to try to … cough, or make sounds, then: Put the baby face down on your forearm so their head is lower than the their chest. Support the baby's head in your palm, against your thigh. Don't cover their mouth or …
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… Radiation for Early-Stage Breast Cancer On this page: Treatment Overview … two different schedules. Radiation therapy may be given 5 days a week. Treatment takes 4 to 6 weeks. Hypofractionated … is to help decide which course may be right for you. Ask your doctor to go over both of these options with you. Why …
