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… likely that you will have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby or babies. The risk of premature birth is higher when … Does a fetal reduction lower the chance that your remaining baby or babies will have a disability? Yes You're right. A fetal reduction lowers the chance that your remaining baby or babies will have a disability. It also lowers the …
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… checkups, the doctor will measure: Length (height). A baby's length is measured while lying down, from the top of … This is the measurement around the largest part of your baby's head. These measurements are plotted on a graph … growth spurts as well as periods of slow growth, even as a baby. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns. Go to …
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… could decrease the amount of blood and oxygen to your baby which could hinder baby’s growth. Very high blood pressure could cause the … problems with the amniotic sac that surrounds your baby. Low-lying placenta versus placenta previa Placenta …
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… child is 6 months old. They usually have no effect on the baby's vision or cause any lasting eye problems. What causes … you touch the eye area. If signs of infection develop, your baby may need antibiotics . Sometimes a probing procedure … child is 6 months old. They usually have no effect on the baby's vision or cause any lasting eye problems. What causes …
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… Can be used right up until birth with no effect on the baby. The mother holds the face mask and breathes in desired … such as morphine, fentanyl Side effects May make baby sleepy. Narcotics given near birth may affect some babies' ability to breastfeed. Due to effect on the baby at birth, narcotics are usually given before the …
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… supports and resources available to new parents Breastfeeding, infant safety, self care and baby care Pregnant people and their partners who attend …
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… Planning a Pregnancy, Pregnant, Recently Pregnant, or Breastfeeding On this page: Overview Overview … you can do to protect your health and the health of your baby. Experts recommend getting the COVID-19 vaccine if you … Talk to your doctor if you're concerned about your baby's risk of infection. If you have COVID-19 or have …
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… a picture of hand placement for chest compressions on a baby .) How do you give chest compressions? Use the heel of … Press the chest down at least one-third of the depth of the baby's chest. If you are trained in CPR, how many … 2 breaths . Repeat this 30/2 cycle until help arrives or baby breathes on his or her own. (See a picture of rescue …
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… You might be thinking about yourself and your baby and wondering if you can cope with contractions. As … become heavy, dark and bloody. Cervix continues to open. Baby’s head continues to move down into pelvis. Healthcare … the liquid is green, go to the hospital. Green means your baby has had a bowel movement. This may happen for no …
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… Yes Recent head injury No Recent head injury Does your baby seem sick? A sick baby probably will not be acting normally. For example, the baby may be much fussier than usual or not want to eat. Yes …
