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… you don't want to get pregnant, talk to your doctor about birth control options. Why It Is Done Vacuum aspiration can be … you don't want to get pregnant, talk to your doctor about birth control options. Why It Is Done Vacuum aspiration can …
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… and the mind. It may start as dieting, but it gets out of control. You think about food, dieting, and weight all the … their body weight and shape. Their lives become focused on controlling their weight. They may: Obsess about food, … people, limiting what they eat can meet a need for personal control and self-esteem. Some teens may fall into this …
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… you can expect - physically and emotionally - during childbirth and the early days of parenting.  The classes, … by a facilitator, a public health nurse or a trained childbirth educator. The topics covered typically include: Fetal … changes and coping strategies Preterm labour or low birth weight babies Physical activity during pregnancy and …
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… larger, you may be more likely to have: A long labour and birth. Caesarean birth. An injury to you or your baby during childbirth. A poor supply of oxygen for your baby during labour. …
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… you’re pregnant can increase the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth and preterm delivery. You may also eat poorly, not get … hepatitis and HIV. People who use street drugs after giving birth are usually advised not to breastfeed. On this page: … pregnancy can increase your risk of miscarriage or preterm birth. Your baby may be born with a low birth weight, …
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… and neck. "Congenital" means a condition that is present at birth. Congenital torticollis occurs at or shortly after birth. What causes it? Congenital torticollis occurs when … The muscle may get injured before or during the baby's birth. The injured muscle may bleed and swell. And scar …
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… mental traits caused by a gene problem that happens before birth. Learn more about each condition in this section. Down … 13 to 21 Down Syndrome, Ages 5 to 13 Down Syndrome, Ages Birth to 1 Month Down Syndrome: Grooming and Hygiene Down …
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… and dilatation allow a baby to be born through the birth canal. Effacement means that the cervix stretches and … This prepares the cervix for the baby to pass through the birth canal (vagina). How fast the cervix thins and opens … Labour and Delivery Pregnancy Preterm Labour Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) Current as of: November …
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… require delicate care during the first few months after birth. Caring for a baby's nails Diaper rash Infant massage … (flattened head) Oral care for your baby Dental care from birth to 6 months Basic dental care from birth to 16 years Sleep Learn how to help your baby get the …
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… Regressing to infant behaviours Trembling with fright Uncontrollable crying Withdrawal Being distrustful Complaining … didn't cause a divorce. Provide your child with some control. Allow your child to make choices within your family … Regressing to infant behaviours Trembling with fright Uncontrollable crying Withdrawal Being distrustful Complaining …