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… their baby and support the baby's need to breastfeed. Try skin-to-skin cuddling, bathing, changing, walking, reading to, and … by days five to seven. Will your baby settle when placed skin-to-skin with you or your partner? Are there any medical …
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… Information "When my doctor told me my cancer couldn't be cured and I probably had 6 months at … who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cancer or heart failure. Hospice palliative care also helps … care when their disease has reached an advanced stage: Cancer AIDS ALS Emphysema Heart failure Kidney disease …
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… swelling. Be sure to keep a damp cloth between your skin and the ice pack so that the cold doesn't damage the skin. If the rectal tissue cannot be inserted easily into … swelling. Be sure to keep a damp cloth between your skin and the ice pack so that the cold doesn't damage the …
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… need to take it for 3 to 6 months. This medicine unclogs skin pores and shrinks oil glands. It can reduce the scars … some of the less serious side effects. These include dry skin, dry mouth, chapped lips, nosebleeds, dry eyes, and … may have to wear glasses instead of contact lenses. Your skin also could sunburn more easily, so protect your skin …
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… what steps to take next. Most chemical burns of the skin are treated first by rinsing (flushing) the chemical … (rubbing) alcohol first to flush the chemical off the skin and then flush with water. If alcohol is not available, … is better to flush the area and not leave the acid on the skin. Dry powders , such as dry lime, are brushed away …
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… that you keep the umbilical cord stump and surrounding skin clean and dry. This basic care helps prevent infection. … is around the base of the cord and smells bad. Red, tender skin around the base of the cord. Your baby crying when you touch the cord or the skin around it. Fever . Also call your baby's doctor if you …
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… Cool your baby by taking off your baby's clothes. Have skin-to-skin contact with your baby as you place your baby for … Cool your baby by taking off your baby's clothes. Have skin-to-skin contact with your baby as you place your baby …
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… include: Local redness and swelling. Small areas of skin that look purplish. Skin bumps. Changes in sensation, such as itching or … include: Local redness and swelling. Small areas of skin that look purplish. Skin bumps. Changes in sensation, …
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… improve. People who quit smoking reduce their risks for cancer, lung diseases, heart attacks, strokes, blood vessel … improve. People who quit smoking reduce their risks for cancer, lung diseases, heart attacks, strokes, blood vessel …
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… wasn't getting better, or if it was something serious like cancer, or if you needed surgery. Make sure they will refer … wasn't getting better, or if it was something serious like cancer, or if you needed surgery. Make sure they will refer …
