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… Your Baby's Movements During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview During your pregnancy, you'll feel your baby move. For example, … your baby grows, these movements will get stronger. But sometimes you might feel a movement that surprises you. You may …
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… Constipation: Keeping Your Bowels Healthy On this page: Overview Related … Include fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains in your diet each day. Drink plenty of fluids. Get some … Read and follow all instructions on the label. Schedule time each day for a bowel movement. Having a daily routine …
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… Register your pregnancy for prenatal care Last updated April 15, 2015 Overview Pregnancy is an exciting time! It's also a time full of physical, emotional and life … support during and after pregnancy by registering with your local health authority. Community support and prenatal …
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… Breastfeeding Your Newborn and an Older Child On this page: Overview … is called tandem breastfeeding. If you continue to feed your older child along with your newborn, keep in mind that … is properly nourished: Feed the newborn about 8 to 12 times in a 24-hour period, without time limitations. During …
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… Bowel Disease: Caring for Your Ostomy Actionset Overview Caring for your ostomy is an important part of maintaining your quality … which you stimulate and flush the intestines at a regular time to control when you eliminate solid wastes. Note: If …
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… Warfarin: Taking Your Medicine Safely Actionset Overview Warfarin is a … to reduce the risk of blood clots. Warfarin slows the time it takes for your blood to clot. That means it can cause bleeding …
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… Taking Care of Your Stitches or Staples On this page: Overview Overview Your wound will need care and observation. After the … the first day, wash around the wound with clean water 2 times a day. Don't use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol, which …
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… Advance Care Planning for Your Child On this page: Overview … can be scary and confusing to think about the future when your child is very sick. Even as you try to cope with these … will. Advance care planning is a process that happens over time. Plans can be changed anytime you like. Your older …
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… Preparing your toddler for healthcare visits Last updated August 11, … and dentist. Here's some advice to make those trips less stressful for both of you: Talk to your toddler about what's … sting for a minute, but I’ll hold you on my lap the whole time." Answer your toddler's questions simply and directly …
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… When to call your healthcare provider Last updated August 11, 2013 Lots of different things happen to your body when you're pregnant and - especially if you’re pregnant for the first time - it's not always easy to know when to ask for help. It …
