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… Your Newborn and an Older Child Breastfeeding: Baby's Poor Weight Gain Breastfeeding: Choosing a Breast … Pregnancy Pregnancy: Prenatal Visit Schedule Pregnancy: Ways to Find Your Due Date Pregnancy-Related Problems … Pregnancy Pregnancy: Prenatal Visit Schedule Pregnancy: Ways to Find Your Due Date Pregnancy-Related Problems …
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… fluid means that there is too little fluid around your baby in the uterus during pregnancy. Having a low amount of this fluid can affect how the baby grows. It may lead to problems during labour and delivery. Amniotic fluid protects your baby from being bumped or hurt as you move your body. And it …
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… a sore. Pressure can be relieved and spread in several ways. Often a combination of these is best. To relieve and … care of your skin. Bathe as often as needed to be clean and comfortable. Use gentle soap, and use warm (not hot) water. … a sore. Pressure can be relieved and spread in several ways. Often a combination of these is best. To relieve and …
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… during pregnancy to look for possible problems with the baby (fetus). Birth defects develop when something is wrong … and diagnostic. Screening tests show the chance that a baby has a certain birth defect. It can't tell you for sure that your baby has a problem. If the test result is "positive," it …
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… rubber (aspirating) bulb can be used to remove mucus from a baby's nose or mouth when a cold or allergies make it hard for the baby to eat or sleep. It is best to use the rubber bulb to clean the baby's nose before feedings and before the baby goes to …
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… and 37 weeks of pregnancy, it's called a preterm birth. A baby born early is called preterm (or premature). Preterm … and 37 weeks of pregnancy, it's called a preterm birth. A baby born early is called preterm (or premature). Preterm …
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… Conditions Basics What is an undescended testicle? As a baby boy grows inside his mother, he develops testicles . … testicle does not move into the scrotum as it should, the baby has an undescended testicle . In rare cases, both testicles are undescended. It is most common in baby boys who were born before their due date or who were …
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… alcohol while she is pregnant may harm her developing baby (fetus). Alcohol can pass from the mother's blood into … alcohol effects on a fetus diagnosed? Signs of FASD don't always appear at birth. A doctor may be able to spot severe … alcohol effects on a fetus diagnosed? Signs of FASD don't always appear at birth. A doctor may be able to spot severe …
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… may choose to breastfeed and use a bottle for some of your baby's feedings. It is best to wait until your baby has been breastfeeding well for several weeks before you try feeding your baby from a bottle. Sometimes the shape of the nipple plays …
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… But these can reduce your milk supply and make your baby irritable. Experts recommend that you do not take … codeine or tramadol while breastfeeding. They can harm your baby. Read the label on pain medicines and cough and cold … medicines. Medicine levels may build up quickly in your baby. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about the best time to …