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… for making a birth plan. Choose where you want to have your baby. It could be a hospital, a birthing centre, or your … if you end up needing a C-section. Say how you want your baby to be cared for after delivery. You might want your baby to stay in the room with you rather than in the …
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… What parents need to know about gender identity Children form their gender identity early. Most children start to identify their gender around age 3. For … identity. Others didn't feel this way until later in life. Children and teens grow and develop quickly. Before and …
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… even seem less active than normal. What are the symptoms? Children may have more obvious symptoms of hyperactivity than teens and adults. Children whose main symptom is hyperactivity seem to be "on … Behaviour may range from subtle to extreme. For example, a child may squirm in chairs at times, and then at other times …
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… change in an existing relationship, such as the birth of a child or an older child leaving home. The death of a longtime sex partner. … change in an existing relationship, such as the birth of a child or an older child leaving home. The death of a …
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… of each other may change. If this is your first child as a couple, you will notice that your focus on each … is a new focus of attention on a third party, your future child. After the birth, you will get to know each other in … You will see each other as parents. If you have one or more children already, then you know about the limits to "couple …
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… control . The fallopian tubes are cut or blocked, which prevents pregnancy by blocking the egg's path to the sperm … disease . Do not have endometriosis . Have not just had a baby (one incision at the navel is possible after childbirth). The hospital or surgery centre may send you …
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… snack. Try an apple, a whole-wheat bagel, or a handful of baby carrots if you're running low on energy. Nutrition bars … of time. Avoid drinks with alcohol. Take extra care to prevent dehydration in extremely hot weather. Exercise early … of time. Avoid drinks with alcohol. Take extra care to prevent dehydration in extremely hot weather. Exercise early …
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… drugs can be harmful for you and for your developing baby during pregnancy. Using street drugs when you’re … increase your risk of miscarriage or preterm birth. Your baby may be born with a low birth weight, experience … baby doesn’t have withdrawal symptoms. After withdrawal, children whose mothers used heroin during pregnancy may do …
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… problems, or sexual problems. Cause harm to a developing baby (fetus) if alcohol or drugs are used during pregnancy. … of alcohol or drugs affects behaviour Have you ever hurt a child or intimate partner while using alcohol or drugs? Yes … trying to get pregnant . These substances can increase your baby's chance of being born with a birth defect or fetal …
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… of development. For the first seven weeks, a developing baby is referred to as an "embryo." From eight weeks to … Image The fetus now has all the organs that a full term baby will have. The heart is functioning. Bones begin to … pregnancy – the first trimester - is a critical time. Your baby is growing and developing rapidly, and is most at risk …