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… Turning Off Your ICD On this page: Overview Overview An ICD is always checking your heart for a life-threatening, rapid heart rhythm. The … rhythm. The device then goes back to its watchful mode. Your doctor will program the ICD to send electrical pulses …
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… Asthma: Identifying Your Triggers Actionset Overview When you have asthma, certain things can make your symptoms worse. These things are called triggers. Things that you're allergic to can trigger your asthma. They may include: Dust. Dust mites. These are …
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… Diabetes: Checking Your Feet On this page: Overview … Overview When you have diabetes, you'll need to check your feet every day. Look at all areas of your feet, including between your toes. Use a hand-held …
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… Feeding Your Premature Infant On this page: Overview Related … babies can't be fed by mouth right after birth. If your baby was born before the gestational age of 32 to 34 … the oral and stomach muscles. Small stomach capacity. Until your baby is stronger and more mature, tube feeding is used. …
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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 …
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… Oral care for your baby Last updated March 31, 2014 Babies' teeth usually … around six months of age. Baby teeth are very important and your baby needs your help taking care of them. Babies and children need …
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… Stimulate Your Baby's Learning On this page: Overview Related … Overview When you cuddle, talk to, and play with your baby, you build an emotional bond. You also help your baby learn. Here are some ways to encourage learning …
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… Helping Your Newborn Learn On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview There are lots of ways you can help your newborn learn and communicate. Learn your newborn's cues. You can recognize when your baby is …
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… Diabetes: Protecting Your Feet On this page: Overview … have diabetes, you need to be especially careful to protect your feet from injury. These tips can help. Wear shoes all … wear slippers with hard soles and good support. Keep your shoes next to your bed. Slip them on your feet as soon …
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… Breastfeeding: Waking Your Baby On this page: Overview … on demand. But during the first few days of breastfeeding, your baby will breastfeed at least 8 times in a 24-hour period. This means you may need to wake your baby to eat. This will help to get your milk supply …
