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… you might be wondering how much breastfeeding is enough for your baby.  Here are some guidelines that can help. In the first three to four days after birth, your baby may lose some weight. This is normal, as long as …
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… to do hand expression in the first three to four days after your baby is born is important. Hand expression of colostrum for a few minutes after feeding gives extra stimulation to your breasts. Although this extra stimulation is not …
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… What is sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)? Sometimes a baby who seems healthy dies during sleep. If this happens to … the risk of SIDS and other deaths related to sleep. Put your baby to sleep on their back, not on their side or tummy. Don't expose your baby to second-hand smoke. Have your baby sleep in a …
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… or weeks. Here are some of the things you may notice about your baby's skin. It looks like pimples. Babies often get pimples … a few months. Baby acne has nothing to do with whether your child will have acne problems as a teenager. Tiny white …
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… Elbow Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms … 10 is the worst pain you can imagine? Signs of pain in a baby or toddler are different than signs of pain in an older …
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… Shoulder Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms … 10 is the worst pain you can imagine? Signs of pain in a baby or toddler are different than signs of pain in an older …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about … may recommend amniocentesis if your chances of having a baby with a genetic condition or birth defect are higher …
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… of pregnancy, there is enough room in the uterus for the baby (fetus) to change position. By 36 weeks of pregnancy, … are the signs? You probably won't be able to feel whether your baby is breech. But if you are 36 or more weeks … and think you feel the baby's head pressing high up in your belly or you feel kicking in your lower belly, see your
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… stage of labour begins with full dilation and ends with your baby's birth. It can take anywhere from a few minutes to two … to push. You will have a splitting and burning sensation on your perineum or vagina as these parts of your body stretch …
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… friendly toward children. These tips can help protect both your pet and your child from getting sick or hurt. Immunize cats and … the amount of time you spend with your pet before the baby is born. This will help prevent an abrupt change in the …