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… other people. A person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest … feeding. Because of the risk of passing HIV to your baby, it is very important for you to get tested for HIV. … done in many developing countries. Parents or guardians of children born in or adopted from these countries should …
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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 … affects the nerves that control muscle movement. Babies and children with SMA may have difficulty with swallowing, …
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… who smokes or vapes, and those who are nearby, especially children. There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by … birth weight. How does second-hand smoke harm babies and children? Children are at higher risk of getting sick from second-hand …
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… seconds, and rub hands together to create lather (to help children wash their hands long enough, sing the ABC song) … as long as they are not visibly dirty. How should I wash my baby’s hands? To properly wash your baby’s hands, follow the steps below: Wash with plain soap …
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… or non-binary parents to describe how they feed their baby from their bodies. Both chestfeeding and breastfeeding … included. Human milk (breast milk) is the only food your baby needs for the first 6 months. When your baby starts … Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby …
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… Tip #1: Prepare your child before the visit All ages: Children are very aware of the emotions of their caregivers. … Children of all ages: Comforting restraint: Cuddle your baby or child firmly in your lap in a seated position Why? … during immunizations. Babies: Breastfed babies: Nurse your baby before, during, and after the immunization. Research …
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… to your health care provider. From birth to 3 months, your baby: Recognizes parents’ voices, right from birth Discovers … moving objects with their eyes From 3 to 6 months, your baby: Lifts head about 90 degrees Sits with some support … repeats sounds, or babbles Mimics simple actions of other children or people Shows strong feelings and emotions about …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are … on childhood immunization, see: HealthLinkBC File #50a Your Baby’s Immune System and Vaccines HealthLinkBC File #50c … influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine (#105) Your baby's immune system and vaccines (#50a) The benefits of …
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… Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, which occurs when a baby dies suddenly while sleeping without a clear … death is accidental. These deaths are usually caused when a baby is accidentally smothered by items in the bed, such as … blankets, or by a parent, child, or pet rolling onto the baby during sleep. What causes SIDS? The cause of SIDS is …
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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 …
