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… fluid means that there is too little fluid around your baby in the uterus during pregnancy. Having a low amount of this fluid can affect how the baby grows. It may lead to problems during labour and delivery. Amniotic fluid protects your baby from being bumped or hurt as you move your body. And it …
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… during pregnancy to look for possible problems with the baby (fetus). Birth defects develop when something is wrong … and diagnostic. Screening tests show the chance that a baby has a certain birth defect. It can't tell you for sure that your baby has a problem. If the test result is "positive," it …
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… rubber (aspirating) bulb can be used to remove mucus from a baby's nose or mouth when a cold or allergies make it hard for the baby to eat or sleep. It is best to use the rubber bulb to clean the baby's nose before feedings and before the baby goes to …
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… and 37 weeks of pregnancy, it's called a preterm birth. A baby born early is called preterm (or premature). Preterm … and 37 weeks of pregnancy, it's called a preterm birth. A baby born early is called preterm (or premature). Preterm …
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… Your body has been carefully designed to deliver your baby safely, and most births go smoothly, without any … birthing positions, or making arrangements to touch your baby's head during the birth. Examples of a birth wishes … if possible After the birth, we would like to have the baby placed on my chest, skin-to-skin Tom would like to cut …
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… alcohol while she is pregnant may harm her developing baby (fetus). Alcohol can pass from the mother's blood into the baby's blood. It can damage and affect the growth of the baby's cells. Brain and spinal cord cells are most likely to …
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… Basics What is abusive head trauma? Shaken baby syndrome is brain injury that occurs when someone shakes a baby or throws a baby against an object. It is a form of child abuse. It may …
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… may choose to breastfeed and use a bottle for some of your baby's feedings. It is best to wait until your baby has been breastfeeding well for several weeks before you try feeding your baby from a bottle. Sometimes the shape of the nipple plays …
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… most people, the symptoms come and go. Some people go for months or years without symptoms (remission) and then have a … and prevent flare-ups. Changes in your diet. If certain foods make your symptoms worse, it makes sense to not eat those foods. But be sure to eat a healthy, varied diet to keep …
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… Artificial Rupture of the Membranes Asthma During Pregnancy Baby Blues Back Pain During Pregnancy Bacterial Vaginosis … Your Newborn and an Older Child Breastfeeding: Baby's Poor Weight Gain Breastfeeding: Choosing a Breast … Procedures Interactive Tool: From Embryo to Baby in 9 Months Interactive Tool: What Is Your Due Date? Interactive …