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How often and how long to feed Last updated October 1, 2019 If you're just starting out, you might be wondering how much breastfeeding is enough for your baby.  Here are … is better than none. There is no set amount of time for how long your baby should feed. In the early days it may …
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… Blood and Body Fluid Precautions On this page: Overview Related … see any blood and there's no chance that blood is present. How can you reduce your risk of exposure to blood and body … Dealing With Emergencies Hepatitis B Hepatitis C HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection Current as …
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… HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection On this page: … virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system , the body's natural defence system. Without a strong immune … nodes. Extreme tiredness. Weight loss. Fever. Night sweats. How is HIV diagnosed? A doctor may suspect HIV if symptoms …
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… Sleep and Your Body Clock On this page: Overview Health Tools Sleep … you fall asleep and stay asleep. Light and dark affect how your body makes melatonin. Most melatonin is made at … nervous system may also affect sleep patterns. Drugs and alcohol. Some drugs cause sleep problems. And, although you …
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Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health On this page: Topic … What are low-risk drinking levels? In general, limit how much you drink.  Canadian health experts recommend that … used to drinking, you need to be even more careful about how much alcohol you drink. When is it okay for young people …
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… Planning for Alcohol or Drug Relapse On this page: Overview Related … can't avoid a trigger, bring a friend with you for support. How can you deal with a relapse? If you begin using drugs or … what to do if you have a lapse or relapse. Remind yourself how hard you've worked to stay sober or drug-free. Get …
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… Breastfeeding: Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drugs On this page: Overview Related … many things that you eat, drink, or take into your body end up in your breast milk and may harm your baby. … for your baby. There isn't a lot of research about exactly how much alcohol can harm a baby. Having no alcohol is the …
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Body Piercing Healing Times On this page: Overview Related … below. Healing depends on many things. It can depend on how big the piercing is and how thick the tissue is at the site. Your own ability to …
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Body Mass Index (BMI) On this page: Overview Related … , and coronary artery disease . The following table shows the risk. Body mass index (BMI) and the risk for … you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview Your body mass index …
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… Your body after pregnancy Last updated August 14, 2013 Having a baby not only changes your life - it can transform your body, too. You will experience many physical changes … get smaller. Cramps usually disappear after the first week, however if they are severe, ask your health care provider …