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… pipes, spoons, cookers and needles During pregnancy to a baby before or during delivery HBV is not spread by: … as there is a risk of passing the virus on to your baby. This risk can be greatly reduced by giving your baby HBIg and the first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine …
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… any treatment needed for a woman during pregnancy or for a baby immediately after birth. Blood type , antibody … Rh -negative blood. If you have Rh-negative blood and your baby has Rh-positive blood, this is called Rh … . Although it is not known for sure what the baby's blood type is, steps can be taken to prevent problems …
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… of pregnancy to help prevent pertussis in the newborn baby. Vaccination is the best way to protect against these … milk. Consult your health care professional before breast-feeding. Drug Interactions Drug interactions may change how … of pregnancy to help prevent pertussis in the newborn baby. Vaccination is the best way to protect against these …
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… while using faricimab. Faricimab may harm an unborn baby. Ask about reliable forms of birth control before … passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Drug Interactions Drug interactions may change how … while using faricimab. Faricimab may harm an unborn baby. Ask about reliable forms of birth control before …
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… plan to become pregnant. This medication may harm an unborn baby and cause problems with normal labor/delivery. It is … passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Drug Interactions Drug interactions may change how … plan to become pregnant. This medication may harm an unborn baby and cause problems with normal labor/delivery. It is …
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… a C-section) before, you may be able to deliver your next baby vaginally. This is called vaginal birth after … is closely monitored. As with any labour, if the mother or baby shows signs of distress, an emergency caesarean section … happen, it can be very serious for both the mother and the baby. The risk that a scar will tear open is very low during …
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… may be important. Starting around age 6 months, offer your baby iron-rich foods first, such as iron-fortified infant … fed formula do not need a vitamin D supplement. When your baby is no longer breastfeeding or taking formula, your doctor may recommend a …
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… stick A heel stick is used to get a blood sample from a baby. The baby's heel is poked, and several drops of blood are … is usually felt when the lancet punctures the skin. Your baby may feel a little discomfort with the skin puncture. …
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… can support you while you're in labour and delivering your baby. They can also help you feel supported after your baby is born. Having a doula or support person with you may … job is to help support you before, during, and after your baby is born. During labour, a doula can focus on your needs …
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… soiled. Use only a mild soap if soap is needed. Don't use "baby wipes" that have alcohol or propylene glycol to clean … and young children, add 2 Tbsp (30 mL) of baking soda to a baby tub, a basin of warm water, or a bathtub. … use a non-prescription adult vaginal yeast medicine on a baby or child. Check with your doctor before you use any …
