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… is cut at birth, a stump of tissue remains attached to your baby's belly button (navel). The stump gradually dries and … heal more quickly. Keep the area clean and dry. Keep your baby's diaper folded below the umbilical cord stump. If … does not work well, before you put the diaper on your baby, cut out a small area near the top of the diaper to …
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… Prostate Cancer On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Lowering Your Risk … slow-growing cancer that's confined to the prostate. Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to …
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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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… 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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… flaws and missteps. But using your mistakes as a learning tool helps both you and your child. And it helps build your child's respect for you over time. Here are some tools to help you. Show your work. At a time when you would … flaws and missteps. But using your mistakes as a learning tool helps both you and your child. And it helps build your …
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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 …
