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… a chance that you have the virus. If you do have HIV, your baby could also become infected. The virus is usually passed … pregnancy. Breastfeeding can pass the virus from mother to baby. Treatment with medicines called antiretrovirals, both … during pregnancy and after the birth, greatly reduces a baby's risk of HIV infection. Antiretroviral medicines …
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… drink, or take into your body affects you and your growing baby. Using alcohol or drugs while you're pregnant can cause … for you during your pregnancy and when it is time for your baby to be born. It can also affect your baby both before and after birth. The best time to stop …
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… in the tissue between the vagina and anus just before the baby's head starts to emerge. (The tissue is called the … vaginal opening bigger. It may be done to help deliver the baby more quickly or more easily. Local anesthesia does not harm the baby when given before an episiotomy. It does not relieve …
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… Binge Eating Disorder Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens Bipolar Disorder in Children: Other … or Behavioural Problems Taking Care of Yourself When Your Baby Is Fussy Taking Medicine to Support Your Mental Health … or Behavioural Problems Taking Care of Yourself When Your Baby Is Fussy Taking Medicine to Support Your Mental Health …
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… to your child. Experts say not to give decongestants to children younger than 6 years. In rare cases, fluid buildup … their ears feel plugged. Fluid can build up when a cold, allergy, or some other problem causes the small tube that … their ears feel plugged. Fluid can build up when a cold, allergy, or some other problem causes the small tube that …
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… questions about what to expect and how to prepare for your baby’s arrival. Healthy eating, emotional support and safety … tool helps estimate when you are likely to deliver your baby. Your second trimester Learn what to expect during the … blocks for growth and development that you and your baby need. Regular physical activity can help achieve …
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… Overview Collecting breast milk is a way of giving your baby breast milk in a bottle. If you collect milk, you can … store breast milk? Storing breast milk lets you feed your baby later or allows someone else to do it. This is useful … will be gone at feeding time. It's also a way to give your baby breast milk if he or she can't breastfeed. How long can …
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… Effacement and dilatation allow a baby to be born through the birth canal. Effacement means … and open (dilate). This prepares the cervix for the baby to pass through the birth canal (vagina). How fast the … uterus open (dilate) your cervix. They also help move the baby into position to be born. Effacement As the baby's head …
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… and new parents wonder about using cloth diapers for their baby. Some parents chose to use a cloth diaper service, … sizes, or can be "one-size" and adjustable to fit your baby as he or she grows. Benefits of cloth diapers: … or for heavy wetters Cloth diapers can be easier on your baby’s skin and diaper rash may decrease Better diaper and …
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… result accuracy. Ultrasounds (18-20 weeks): Checks the baby’s development and position Provides estimated due date … In most cases, gestational diabetes goes away after the baby is born. Blood test (24–28 weeks): A shot of Rh immune … rate measuring your abdomen to check the growth of your baby Some women develop depression during pregnancy while a …
