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… . It is not known how much alcohol it takes to cause harm. Your baby's brain and nervous system develop throughout your … in B.C. 1-800-663-1441. Does drinking during breast/chest feeding cause FASD? No, drinking alcohol while breast/chest …
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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 …
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… Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, which occurs when a baby dies suddenly while sleeping without a clear … I do to reduce the risk of sleep related infant death? Put your baby to sleep on his or her back every time (at night … . Breastfeed your baby Breastfeeding helps protect your baby against SIDS. Breastfeeding
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… they are sleeping? Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related … (babies should be cozy and warm, but not too hot) Breastfeeding has also been shown to reduce the risk of SIDs. Room …
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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, … of pregnancy related complications. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if possible.  By … litres of water a day), especially if you are breast/chest-feeding and even if you do not feel thirsty Avoid drinking …
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… travel to tropical and developing countries. Speak with your health care provider or travel clinic staff for advice … if they have their own seat Can I travel by air with my baby? Do not travel by air with a premature infant (baby) or … off and landing, breastfeed or bottle-feed your baby. Feeding your child gets them to swallow and prevents ear …
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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 … healthy but have a rare and serious disorder that you and your doctor or midwife may not know about. Newborn screening …
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… Tigrinya Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a … dose 2 months 2nd dose 4 months It is important that your baby gets the rotavirus vaccine on time. The first dose of …
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… for long periods can be dangerous. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. What can … help keep them cool Keep hydrated 0-6 months Offer more feedings of breast/chest milk or formula than usual. Put a … rides. Covering a car seat with a rug, towel, blanket, or baby wrap may restrict air circulation around your child and …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a … information, see HealthLinkBC File #25d Protecting Your Baby against Hepatitis B at Birth . It is important to keep …