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Babyproofing your home for the first year Last updated … in harm's way very quickly.  That's why it's important to babyproof your home - before your little one is crawling. … your home safer and is an ongoing process. Supervising your baby is the best way to prevent injuries. Get down on your …
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… Overview Overview By week 20, you've probably felt your baby move. It may not feel like an obvious kick—yet! Instead, your baby's first movements might feel like "butterflies" or gas bubbles. Inside the uterus, your baby is enjoying some regular activities: thumb-sucking and …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Around this time, your baby is getting ready to do a very important thing that they … to do in the outside world: Breathe. Wondering what your baby looks like at 32 weeks? Your baby is now about the size of a cabbage. Average baby length …
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… Inside On this page: Overview Overview At this time, your baby may be spending a lot of time upside down. This "head-down" position can be more comfortable for your baby because of the pear shape of your uterus. It's also easier to give birth if your baby's head comes out first. Wondering what your baby looks …
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… of pregnancy, there is enough room in the uterus for the baby (fetus) to change position. By 36 weeks of pregnancy, … position for birth. But in about 4 out of 100 births, the baby doesn't naturally turn head-down. Instead, the baby is in a breech position. footnote 1 Babies in breech …
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… the outside! Repetitive, jerky movements usually mean your baby has the hiccups. Hiccups are perfectly normal and can … anywhere from a minute to an hour. Inside the uterus, your baby is enjoying some regular activities: thumb-sucking and … opening and closing his or her eyes. Wondering what your baby looks like at 24 weeks? Your baby is now about the size …
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… concerns, but none of them means you can't breastfeed your baby. For many, breastfeeding is much simpler than formula … to warm up or cool down. Your milk is always ready for your baby and always at the right temperature. You can breastfeed … consultant. Breastfeeding is the normal way to feed your baby -  with practice you and your baby can both do it! My …
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… adult or older child are different than the symptoms in a baby or toddler . Yes Symptoms of serious illness No … occur after a sudden illness or injury. Adults and older children often have several symptoms of shock. These … function). Shaking chills. Symptoms of serious illness in a baby may include the following: The baby is limp and floppy …
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… Last updated August 9, 2013 A key part of planning for your baby is deciding where you want to give birth.   In British … Columbia, women and their partners can choose to have their baby in a hospital or at home.  You may be advised to have your baby in a hospital if: you're carrying more than one baby
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… a little more pregnant on the outside. And inside, your baby is starting to look more human and may even have sprouted a little bit of hair. Wondering what your baby looks like at 16 weeks? Your baby is now about the size of an avocado. Average baby