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… Babies who were born prematurely or with a low birthweight are at higher risk of death while bedsharing. The … as this protects against SIDS and has many other benefits. Breastfeeding is easier when you share a room with your … you to be close to your baby. For more information about breastfeeding, see HealthLinkBC File #70 Breastfeeding or …
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… suddenly and may include a fever, sore throat, headache or loss of appetite. Vomiting and diarrhea may also be present. … have no symptoms. What are the complications? Dehydration (loss of body fluids) is the most common complication of … your child may not want to eat or drink. If you are breastfeeding or chestfeeding, continue to offer breast milk …
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… crusted sores on hands, feet, scalp, face and body Hair loss Mild itching How is scabies treated? Scabies will not … be suitable for children, pregnant people or those who are breastfeeding or chestfeeding. Because adults do not …
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… or to any part of the vaccine Have shingles Are pregnant or breastfeeding Have a history of Guillain-Barré syndrome … Rare complications of shingles include pneumonia, loss of hearing or vision, scarring, inflammation of the …
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… may include fever, aches, tiredness, headache and loss of appetite. A few days later, a rash appears. Red … and soup, especially if there is a fever. If your baby is breastfeeding, feed your baby more often. Keep fingernails …
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… depends on your age, sex, and whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Recommended amount of iron per day: Age … 19 to 49 8 mg 18 mg Over 50 8 mg 8 mg Pregnancy N/A 27 mg Breastfeeding under 19 N/A 10 mg Breastfeeding 19 and over N/A 9 mg mg = milligrams *The …
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… later in life helps keep bones strong and slows bone loss. It also helps muscles, nerves and hormones work … 1200 mg mg = milligram *Including those who are pregnant or breastfeeding Which foods contain calcium? Foods that are …
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… else can I do to lower my blood pressure? If you have extra weight, losing even small amounts may help to lower your … changing the way they eat can result in small amounts of weight loss, or help to prevent or slow weight gain. Call 8-1-1 to …
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… and bloating Nausea Flatulence (gas) Occasional fever Loss of appetite Fatigue Weight loss The intensity of symptoms may change during the course …
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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 …
