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… The screening is easy. A few drops of blood are taken from your baby's heel and put onto a special card. Your baby may … had a home birth, your midwife will do the screen at home. When babies have procedures such as blood tests or injections, they …
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… ongoing nausea or vomiting through the second trimester. You may be able to gain some relief from morning sickness using home treatment, such as changing what, when, and how much you eat. Talk to your doctor about safe …
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… GERD: Controlling Heartburn by Changing Your Habits Actionset Overview Symptoms of gastroesophageal … likely to occur. Take your spouse or partner along with you when you go to your doctor to discuss diet habits. It will … to make changes in your diet if your family understands what you need to do and why. Here are some changes you can …
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… that helps you bounce back after stressful situations. When you are resilient, you may recover more quickly from … how and why you feel the way you do when things change. Expect things to work out. You can't change what happens, but you can change how you feel about it. See …
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… updated January 30, 2018 By the age of 30 to 36 months, your toddler's language skills have grown by leaps and … you with questions and loves to talk to others. Learn what else to expect at this age. On this page: Language milestones Play …
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… months Last updated January 30, 2018 At 18 to 24 months, your toddler's language skills are flourishing. Your … are starting to become even more interesting. Read about what else you can expect. Language milestones At this age, most toddlers …
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… Overview Asthma zones are part of your asthma action plan. The zones are defined by your symptoms, your peak flow, or both. Knowing what zone you're in can help you know how well your asthma … zone. Green means good. This zone is where you want to be. When you're in the green zone, one or more of these things …
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… to quit smoking. The nicotine in cigarettes is addicting. Your body craves it because it makes you feel good. So when you try to stop smoking, you go through nicotine … corner store and buy a pack and end the misery. . . That's what I would end up doing." He finally managed to quit by …
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… Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)? … (POTS) is a fast heart rate (tachycardia) that starts after you stand up. This can cause symptoms such as dizziness or … alcohol, exercise, and standing for a long time. When you first notice symptoms, lying down may help you feel …
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… Diary On this page: Overview Overview A pain diary may help you and your doctor find out what makes your pain better or worse. Use the diary and pain scale below to keep track of when you have pain, how bad it is, and what you are doing to …