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… Advance Care Planning for Your Child On this page: Overview … can be scary and confusing to think about the future when your child is very sick. Even as you try to cope with these … feelings, you may need to make important decisions about your child's care. Advance care planning may help you feel …
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… When to call your healthcare provider Last updated August 11, 2013 Lots of different things happen to your body when you're pregnant and - especially if you’re … when to ask for help. It is good to become familiar with your healthcare providers' policies regarding phone calls, …
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… Asthma: Educating Yourself and Your Child On this page: Overview Related … doctor about asthma, such as the long-term effects of not treating asthma and the best ways for you or your child to … doctor about asthma, such as the long-term effects of not treating asthma and the best ways for you or your child to …
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… Your Baby's Movements During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview During your pregnancy, you'll feel your baby move. For example, your baby may kick, hiccup, …
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… Heart Failure: Watching Your Fluids Actionset Overview With heart failure, having too much fluid in your body can lower sodium levels in the blood. It can also cause symptoms such as swelling. Limiting fluids, if your doctor tells you to, can help balance your body's …
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… Charting Your Basal Body Temperature On this page: Overview Overview … instructions if you are using a thermometer that measures your temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. To make a chart, get a piece of graph paper. At the top of your chart, write in a row of numbers. Leave the first …
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… Caring for your school-age child Last updated June 1, 2021 Overview At … life, morals, manners and family values. During this time, your role as a parent is as important as ever. Home life and … relationships continue to be the biggest influence on your child’s development. Learn more about helping your …
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… Bowel Disease: Caring for Your Ostomy Actionset Overview Caring for your ostomy is an … check your skin and stoma for signs of irritation. See Treating skin irritation below. Measure your stoma, if … are sealed. If your pouch is open-ended, attach the clip. Treating skin irritation If the skin under your pouch is red, …
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… Managing Your Toddler's Frustrating Behaviours On this page: Overview … to be. You can try the following strategies to help manage your toddler's challenging behaviour: Minimize conflicts as much as possible. For example, put things your toddler shouldn't touch out of reach. Try to prepare …
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… Taking Care of Your Stitches or Staples On this page: Overview Overview Your wound will need care and observation. After the … layer of ointment and covered with a non-stick bandage. Your doctor will give you instructions on how to care for …
