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… If you collect milk, you can store it so you don't have to use it right away. Why store breast milk? Storing breast … your baby later or allows someone else to do it. This is useful if you're going back to work or will be gone at … after a feeding. Breast Engorgement Breastfeeding Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years …
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… without medical treatment. Most cases of pink eye are caused by: Infections caused by viruses or bacteria. Dry eyes … start to improve. This most often takes 3 to 5 days. Medicines aren't usually used to treat viral pink eye, so … viral pink eye symptoms can help you feel more comfortable while the infection goes away. Bacterial pink eye An …
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… to white flakes on the head, neck, and shoulders. What causes it? Dandruff is most often caused by a skin condition … If an anti-dandruff shampoo helps stop dandruff for a while but the dandruff problem returns, try a different … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica …
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… possible, whether they are at home or in the hospital. And while you're taking care of your child, remember that it's … important to take care of yourself too. At home, care focuses on: Helping your child eat enough. Giving medicines. Preventing infections. Helping your child be …
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… of you and a wall behind you. If you begin to fall, you may use them for support. Stand with your feet slightly apart … the exercise on a mat or other soft surface. Head movements while standing Stand with a chair in front of you and a wall … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen …
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… your baby grow and develop is to communicate with them. Use a high-pitched voice, gentle touch, hugs, and kisses. An … meals. This can help you to nap instead of doing chores while your baby sleeps. Worry over whether your baby is … Susan C. Kim MD - Pediatrics Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine John Pope MD - Pediatrics Current as of: March 1, …
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… Bedwetting in Children On this page: Condition Overview Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your Risk When To … and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Self-Care Medicines Other Treatment Condition … over a period of time. Your child wets the bed more often while you are using home treatment for bedwetting. Your …
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… It works best when children understand why it is being used. When should you use a time-out? Time-out works best … child know in some way that you love them, such as a hug. While your child is in time-out: Stay calm, and do not act … John Pope MD - Pediatrics Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Louis Pellegrino MD - Developmental Pediatrics …
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… your doctor. Ask your doctor. It can be hard to learn to use an otoscope. If you buy one, be sure to read and follow … ear examination. Always move the device slowly and gently while doing the examination. Stop if there's any sign of … Susan C. Kim MD - Pediatrics Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Charles M. Myer III MD - Otolaryngology Current as …
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… areas may quickly get hyperthermia. High temperature caused by a fever is different from a high body temperature … alcohol also increases your risk of dehydration. Many medicines increase your risk of a heat-related illness. Some … may occur when you are sweating a lot (typically, while working or exercising in hot weather) and do not drink …
