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… Some babies, such as premature babies and those with low birth weight, are at higher risk of SIDS than others. What … . Breastfeed your baby Breastfeeding helps protect your baby against SIDS. Breastfeeding also helps protect your baby from many …
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… Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA): SMA affects the nerves that control muscle movement. Babies and children with SMA may … all the disorders on the screening panel. How soon after birth will my baby be screened? The ideal time to collect … screening blood sample is between 24 and 48 hours after birth. This will be done before your baby leaves the …
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… (babies should be cozy and warm, but not too hot) Breastfeeding has also been shown to reduce the risk of … most babies wake up several times at night for feeding. Breastfeeding or chestfeeding can be a great way to get your … Files: HealthLinkBC File #92a Your Child and Play From Birth to 3 Years HealthLinkBC File #92b Your Child’s …
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… and the first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine series at birth. Antiviral medications may also be recommended for you … further reduce the risk of passing the virus to your baby. Breastfeeding or chestfeeding is safe for your baby if your … kissing Using the same dishes or cutlery or sharing meals Breastfeeding or chestfeeding, unless the nipples are …
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… and for 4 to 6 weeks after, or for as long as you are breastfeeding. If you could become pregnant, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, take a multivitamin with 400 mcg (0.4 mg) of … also very high in vitamin A. Too much vitamin A may cause birth defects, especially during the first trimester. If you …
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… will die from the infection. Chickenpox can cause birth defects if the mother gets chickenpox while she is … woman with chickenpox can pass it to her baby before birth. People with chickenpox can spread the virus to others … and soup, especially if there is a fever. If your baby is breastfeeding, feed your baby more often. Keep fingernails …
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… measles, mumps or encephalitis Some infections present at birth such as cytomegalovirus (CMV), toxoplasmosis or … syndromes, like Down syndrome, Pendred and Alport Low birth weight – less than 1200 grams (2.65 pounds) Neonatal … (ECMO) treatment as a newborn Very high bilirubin levels at birth that need an exchange transfusion Receiving certain …
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… HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because of the risk of … might pass the virus to your baby during pregnancy or childbirth. However, this chance is mostly eliminated if you … are living with HIV. What if I am adopting a baby or giving birth outside of Canada? HIV testing during pregnancy is not …
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… There is no evidence that DEET poses a risk to pregnant or breastfeeding mothers, or their children. However, pregnant or breastfeeding women may wish to consider the use of … Only use repellents that have a Health Canada Pest Control Product (PCP) registration number on their label and …
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… give off a ‘musty’ smell. What can I do to prevent and control moulds? The key to controlling mould is to control moisture. To prevent moisture, high humidity and …
