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… is not known how much alcohol it takes to cause harm. Your baby's brain and nervous system develop throughout your … beer, wine, hard liquor, coolers and ciders, can harm your baby. Binge drinking, that is, drinking more than 3 standard … throughout your pregnancy, are the most harmful to your baby. Visit the Canadian Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking …
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… Information Overview At the end of the third trimester, the baby settles, or drops lower, into the mother's pelvis. This … happen earlier. In women who have already had children, the baby may not drop until labour begins. You may or may not … make you have the urge to urinate more often. Usually the baby's head is the first (presenting) part to enter the …
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… Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a problem in a baby's hip joint. It may also be called developmental hip … socket. This problem may affect one or both hip joints. A baby may be born with it, or it may happen in the first year … dysplasia of the hip (DDH) isn't painful, and your baby may not have any obvious signs of a hip defect. But …
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… pregnant, everything you put in your body can affect your baby. If you smoke, your baby is exposed to chemicals such as nicotine and carbon … Placenta problems. (The placenta is an organ that gives the baby oxygen and nutrients from the mother and gets rid of …
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… not sure if you're pregnant. Pregnancy Have you had a baby in the past 3 months? Yes Had baby within past 3 months No Had baby within past 3 months Could you be having symptoms of a …
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… Teach your child to brush and floss every day. Clean your baby's gums with a soft cloth or gauze pad to remove plaque … so you are less likely to transfer these bacteria to your baby. Avoid sharing spoons and other utensils with your baby. Also, don't "clean" your baby's pacifier with your …
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… a pregnant woman with Rh-negative blood is pregnant with a baby (fetus) with Rh-positive blood, Rh sensitization may occur. The baby may have Rh-positive blood if the father has Rh-positive blood. Rh sensitization happens when the baby's blood mixes with the mother's blood during pregnancy …
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… body after pregnancy Last updated August 14, 2013 Having a baby not only changes your life - it can transform your … many physical changes following the birth of your baby and if you have any concerns, it's important to address … Remember there are two people to be cared for - your baby and you. Each day ask yourself, have I: eaten at least …
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… Overview You have a choice about who will deliver your baby. Doctors and midwives are trained to provide medical … and midwives share the same goal. They want you and your baby to be healthy. But their training and approaches may be … If you work with a midwife, you may be able to have your baby at a hospital, a birthing centre, or at home. Midwives …
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… if he or she is not hungry or tired. You can also help your baby during and after the shot by providing gentle comfort … The following strategies may help you. See that your baby has a good nap 2 to 4 hours before getting the vaccine. Feed your baby 1 to 2 hours before the shot. Provide your baby comfort …
