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… Contractions During Pregnancy: What to Expect On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Braxton Hicks contractions … uterus contracts to open the cervix . This is the first stage of childbirth. In most pregnancies, this happens at 37 …
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… Blood and Body Fluid Precautions On this page: Overview Related Information Overview What are blood and body fluid … advice if you are pricked by a needle (needlestick). Related Information Dealing With Emergencies Hepatitis B …
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… Splint Care Tips On this page: Overview Related Information Overview A splint protects a broken bone … swelling is normal.) You have a new fever. There is drainage or a bad smell coming from the splint. Your limb turns …
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… Gastroenteritis in Adults and Older Children On this page: Related Information What is gastroenteritis? … from the tap (including ice cubes) or eat any raw foods. Related Information Dehydration Foodborne Illness and Safe …
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… Quick Tips: Healthy Eating on a Budget On this page: Get started Related Information Get started There are ways to make … make your own cookies, cakes, or muffins. Instead of packaged snacks, buy crackers and peanut butter to make your own …
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… Salmonellosis On this page: Related Information What is salmonellosis? … pets, especially if you have small children or an infant. Related Information Foodborne Illness and Safe Food Handling …
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… Chemo Brain On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is chemo brain? … and memory that can happen during and especially after chemotherapy treatment for cancer. Thinking and memory problems …
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… Partner Support During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Why is it important to support … support your partner in other ways: Emotional support Encourage and reassure her. Ask her what she needs from you. Show …
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… Caregiving: How to Help With a Shower On this page: Overview Related Information Overview A shower can increase a … want to get under the water, don't force them. Encourage them to have a sink bath instead. Preparing for a shower …
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… Broken Rib On this page: Related Information What is a broken rib? A … is a crack or break in one of the bones of the rib cage. A break in the thick tissue (cartilage) that connects …
