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… redness, and peeling of the skin. It may also increase your sensitivity to sunlight and make you more likely to get sunburned. Be sure to protect your skin from exposure to the sun (or any other source of … topical tretinoin during pregnancy may not be safe for your baby. Tretinoin can also affect breast milk. If you are …
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… surgery (arthroscopy) is a surgical procedure that allows your doctor to look at the inside of a joint in your body through a thin viewing instrument called an … knee. During arthroscopy, the arthroscope is inserted into your joint through a small cut (incision) in the skin. The …
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… The deep brain stimulator (DBS) is implanted under your skin on your upper chest near your collarbone. A wire under the skin connects the device …
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… Getting Started Getting Started If your plate includes lots of colourful vegetables, your healthy meal is off to a good start. Include a type of … and use it in burritos, soups, and casseroles. Make "almost homemade" dinners. Start with one or two prepared …
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… Down Syndrome: Grooming and Hygiene Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Avoid Social Problems Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Dress Independently Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Eat Independently Down Syndrome: Helping Your
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… breast pump is a device that allows you to empty milk from your breasts whenever you want to or need to. Then you can … pumps may be heavier than others. If the pump will meet your needs. Some electric models pump both breasts at once … pump safely and how to clean the pump parts. Always wash your hands before pumping and before handling milk that will …
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… cope with a strong temptation to smoke is to quickly remove yourself from the situation that is causing the temptation. … in your lungs. Picture the harmful chemicals entering your bloodstream. Tell yourself that you really do not want to … in your lungs. Picture the harmful chemicals entering your bloodstream. Tell yourself that you really do not want to …
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… On this page: Overview Overview You and your birth partner can take part more fully in a vaginal … or a repeat caesarean, discuss anesthesia options with your doctor before your delivery. If you have a routine caesarean, your birth …
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… this page and fill in the information if you are bringing your child in for an appointment. What questions or concerns … growth and development changes to expect? Reminders Bring your child's immunization record to the appointment. If you do not have a record, ask your doctor for one. Bring a list of all medicines your
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… 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 twist their neck. Use the … support the baby's head and turn the baby face up on your thigh. Keep the baby's head lower than their body. Place 2 or …