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… Meal and snack ideas for your 1 to 3 year old child Last updated November 1, 2022 … A regular routine of meals and snacks is important for your child’s growth and development. Offer your child 3 small meals and 2 to 3 snacks at about the same …
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… Feeding your baby formula: Before you start Last updated October 30, … babies born at full term, which is 37 weeks or more of pregnancy, can be fed any type of store-bought formula: … birth and are under 2 months of age Have a weakened immune system, meaning they are more likely to get sick if exposed …
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… Feeding your baby: Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old Last … information on food safety and amounts of food to offer your baby.  How do I prepare food safely for my baby? Choose … of foods that you may choose to offer your baby. When planning your baby’s meals and snacks, you can use these …
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… Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula Last … it’s important to prepare and store it safely to protect your baby.   What are the different types of infant formula? … be in contact with the formula If you use a home sterilizer system to disinfect, follow the manufacturer’s instructions. …
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… PID infection Sexual contact Medical procedures that open your cervix such as abortion, dilation & curettage (D&C), or … Long lasting pelvic pain Trouble getting pregnant (infertility) Increased chance of an ectopic or tubal pregnancy - where a fertilized egg attaches to the fallopian …
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… a term used to describe a range of health and behavioural problems affecting people exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. FASD is the leading developmental disability in … . It is not known how much alcohol it takes to cause harm. Your baby's brain and nervous system develop throughout your
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… 1 or 2 hormones similar to estrogen and progestin, which your body produces. It can have many clinical uses including: Preventing pregnancy (all methods) Gender-affirming/transition care … options with you that will not affect your contraception. Pregnancy prevention How does hormonal contraception prevent …
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… a cool indoor environment. Weight normally gained during a pregnancy can make it harder for the body to maintain a safe … of pregnancy related complications. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if possible.  By … Feeling lethargic Difficulty speaking Unusual coordination problems Peeing very little, and urine is very dark Body …
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… (EC)? Emergency contraception (EC) helps prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or a failed contraceptive. A … miscarriage if you are already pregnant. It only prevents a pregnancy from happening in the first place. Note: Emergency … plastic device wrapped in copper. It is inserted into your uterus (via your vagina) by your health care provider. …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Is it safe to travel during pregnancy? Pregnant women can be at increased risk of … some infections. Some of these infections can also affect your developing baby. If you are pregnant and want to … that lasts a long time Fever Severe headache, visual problems, or pink eye Skin rash Joint and muscle pain For …