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Domestic Abuse

… this time may increase the baby's risk of low birth weight, premature birth, or death. How to get help Abusers often … this time may increase the baby's risk of low birth weight, premature birth, or death. How to get help Abusers often …

Stress in Children and Teenagers

… nightmares Fear of being alone Irritability Regressing to infant behaviours Trembling with fright Uncontrollable … nightmares Fear of being alone Irritability Regressing to infant behaviours Trembling with fright Uncontrollable …

Vital Signs in Children

… how your child is doing. 0 to 12 months old Vital signs for infants ages 0 to 12 months include the following: Heart … how your child is doing. 0 to 12 months old Vital signs for infants ages 0 to 12 months include the following: Heart …

Positional Plagiocephaly Flattened Head

… that babies sleep on their back to lower the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) . Lots of time spent in cribs, … that babies sleep on their back to lower the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) . Lots of time spent in cribs, …

Blood Transfusions for Sickle Cell Disease

… of sickle cell disease. Lower the risk of stroke in infants and children. Blood transfusions aren't usually used … of sickle cell disease. Lower the risk of stroke in infants and children. Blood transfusions aren't usually used …

Quitting Smoking and Avoiding Smoke During Pregnancy

… a cleft lip. Death early in life, mainly because of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). A baby with a low birth … a cleft lip. Death early in life, mainly because of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). A baby with a low birth …

Common health concerns in babies first year

… it to be sure. Thrush Thrush is a common infection in infants. It appears as a whitish gray coating on the tongue …

Scoliosis Should My Child Have Surgery

… . Scoliosis that is present at birth or that occurs in infants may be worse over time than a spine that curves later in life. If an infant or young child with a severe spinal curve does not … . Scoliosis that is present at birth or that occurs in infants may be worse over time than a spine that curves …

Inguinal Hernia Should I Have Surgery Now or Should I Wait

… bother you much. This decision aid is not for parents of infants and children who have inguinal hernias. Infants and children always need surgery to repair a hernia … bother you much. This decision aid is not for parents of infants and children who have inguinal hernias. Infants and …

Growth and Development Ages 11 to 14 Years

… adolescents may know that too much sun exposure can cause premature aging and skin cancer. But they may not accept … adolescents may know that too much sun exposure can cause premature aging and skin cancer. But they may not accept …