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… one or friend doesn't seem the same. You thought it was the blues, but it's been going on for weeks. And it seems much … one or friend doesn't seem the same. You thought it was the blues, but it's been going on for weeks. And it seems much …
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… Conditions Basics What is an undescended testicle? As a baby boy grows inside his mother, he develops testicles . … testicle does not move into the scrotum as it should, the baby has an undescended testicle . In rare cases, both testicles are undescended. It is most common in baby boys who were born before their due date or who were …
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… alcohol while she is pregnant may harm her developing baby (fetus). Alcohol can pass from the mother's blood into the baby's blood. It can damage and affect the growth of the baby's cells. Brain and spinal cord cells are most likely to …
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… Basics What is abusive head trauma? Shaken baby syndrome is brain injury that occurs when someone shakes a baby or throws a baby against an object. It is a form of child abuse. It may …
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… may choose to breastfeed and use a bottle for some of your baby's feedings. It is best to wait until your baby has been breastfeeding well for several weeks before you try feeding your baby from a bottle. Sometimes the shape of the nipple plays …
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… High blood sugar can cause problems for you and your baby. But with treatment, most women can control their blood … Blood sugar levels usually go back to normal after the baby is born. What causes it? Insulin is a hormone that … may have high blood pressure caused by pre-eclampsia . The baby may grow too large. If a developing baby gets too much …
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… But these can reduce your milk supply and make your baby irritable. Experts recommend that you do not take … codeine or tramadol while breastfeeding. They can harm your baby. Read the label on pain medicines and cough and cold … medicines. Medicine levels may build up quickly in your baby. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about the best time to …
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