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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why is my baby screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used to get important information about … touch. In some instances you may also be able to hold and breast/chest feed them while the blood is being taken. The …
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… depends on your age, sex, and whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Recommended amount of iron per day: Age (years) … 6 months of age. Continue to offer breast milk until your baby is 2 years or older. Babies who are not given breast …
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… Green leafy vegetable Amount Vitamin K (mcg) Kale, cooked ½ cup 561 Kale, raw 1 cup chopped 499 Spinach, cooked ½ cup 469 Dandelion greens, raw 1 cup chopped 452 Mustard …
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… Although TSS has been linked to tampon and menstrual cup use by menstruating individuals, it can occur in anyone. … in menstruating individuals using tampons or a menstrual cup. Most people, however, are not affected by the toxins … who are menstruating and using tampons or menstrual cups. If you experience the above symptoms after using …
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… to anyone's health, but people who are pregnant or had a baby within the past 6 weeks may be at a higher risk, … litres of water a day), especially if you are breast/chest-feeding and even if you do not feel thirsty Avoid drinking … limit your caffeine intake to 300 mg per day (about 1 1/2 cups of coffee) and no alcohol intake. If you are tandem …
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… mL) of household bleach (about 5.25% chlorine) 1 litre (4 cups) of water Cover and let stand for 30 minutes before … cleaning raw vegetables and fruit, as well as making baby formula Drink mixes such as juice concentrates or drink … People with Weakened Immune Systems HealthLinkBC File #69b Feeding Your Baby Formula: Safely Making and Storing Formula …
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… Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, which occurs when a baby dies suddenly while sleeping without a clear … . Breastfeed your baby Breastfeeding helps protect your baby …
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… any supports they need to be successful. Why does my baby need to have their hearing screened? Every year in … loss. There are no obvious signs that indicate when a baby is not hearing well. It is impossible to know exactly how your baby hears by watching their responses to everyday sounds. …
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… care provider create the best care plan for you and your baby. What is a prenatal ultrasound? A prenatal ultrasound … It uses sound waves to produce a live image of your baby in the womb that can be seen on a monitor. Ultrasounds … machine detects sound waves that bounce off of the baby and turns them into an image. These images are used to …
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… include undercooked poultry and meats, unpasteurized milk, food and water contaminated with fecal material, and … solution – 5ml (1 teaspoon) of bleach in 1 litre (4 ¼ cups) of water. Immerse items in the solution or spray … ice cubes, washing uncooked fruits and vegetables, making baby formula, brushing teeth and washing dentures or contact …
