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… rubella, she may have a miscarriage or stillbirth. Her baby may be born with severe birth defects, including … born to women who have rubella infection in the first 3 months of pregnancy. CRS is rare because so many women are … immunized), you should get the MMR vaccine, and then wait 1 month before getting pregnant. What if I am already …
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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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… for: Pregnant women Developing babies Babies less than 6 months old The elderly Individuals with weakened immune … this condition occurs in infants it is also known as “blue baby syndrome”. Babies under 6 months are particularly at … Have your well water tested for nitrate Never give your baby well water, or infant formula mixed with well water, …
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… hands to mouth. This can happen through eating, sucking fingers or when children put toys into their mouths. An … drink, chew gum or smoke Let your child lick or suck their fingers or bite their nails Let your child touch their face … sing the ABC song. Do not forget the palms, backs of hands, fingers, fingertips and nails Rinse hands well for 10 …
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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. … your own health and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Should I get tested if I am planning a pregnancy? …
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… Vietnamese Heat and humidity can go up in the summer months, making it feel hotter outside than normal. Extreme … bottle or cup with a straw as age-appropriate and offer foods with extra fluid content such as fruit and dairy … 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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… and strong as you age. Eating a variety of nutritious foods and beverages each day helps to: Keep your bones and … high cholesterol and diabetes Healthy eating is about the foods you eat and more. It’s about preparing and enjoying … can help you make healthier choices more often. What foods should I eat? Healthy eating patterns such as Canada’s …
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… vaccine as a series of 3 doses. The first dose is at 2 months of age, the second at 4 months and the third at 6 months. They should get this … influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine (#105) Your baby's immune system and vaccines (#50a) The benefits of …
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… to help keep your bowel movements regular. Fibre-rich foods hold liquid in your stools to keep them soft. Aim to … fibre, remember to drink more fluids. In general, specific foods do not cause constipation or make it worse. Which foods have fibre? You should eat foods that are high in …
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… about vaccine safety. I know that vaccines are safe for my baby. Yes No I know vaccines are so safe that my baby can get more than one vaccine at a time. Yes No I know … and Patches for Immunizations (#50h) Immunizations at 2 months of age (#50i) Immunizations at 12 months of age …
