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… also may kill helpful bacteria and encourage the growth of dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Viral … to cigarette smoke. Tobacco smoke impairs lung growth and development. Children who are exposed to this smoke, even … past 2 weeks No Surgery within past 2 weeks Does your baby seem sick? A sick baby probably will not be acting …
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… other people. A person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest … feeding. Because of the risk of passing HIV to your baby, it is very important for you to get tested for HIV. … your own health and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Should I get tested if I am planning a pregnancy? …
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… Learn your newborn's cues. You can recognize when your baby is most alert and receptive. Newborn communication can … sounds are also appropriate. Cognitive Growth in Newborns Growth and Development, Newborn Current as of: March 1, 2023 …
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… hemorrhage, or IVH). These problems can increase a baby's risk of having disabilities. Cranial ultrasound may also be done to check a baby's large or increasing head size. The test can also … may be growing too large. To look for infection or abnormal growths in or around the brain. How To Prepare In general, …
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… of date. Do I need to take extra precautions to protect my baby from the sun and heat? Yes. Babies younger than 12 … months out of the sun. Try to find or create shade for your baby if you are going to be outside. Use a stroller with a sunshade if possible. If your baby must be in the sun, you can apply sunscreen to small …
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… This substance is found in breast milk, many types of baby formula, and most foods, especially those with a lot of … to light. Without early treatment, the child may have growth problems, developmental delays , seizures , and severe intellectual …
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… catching their breath. Why is folate important for my baby? Folate lowers the risk of your unborn baby having a neural tube defect (NTD). The neural tube is the part of a growing baby that becomes the brain and spine. NTDs happen when this …
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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 … L. Abel PhD - Reproductive Toxicology Louis Pellegrino MD - Developmental Pediatrics Current as of: March 1, 2023 …
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… your hair and clothes can affect the child. Breastfeed your baby. There is some evidence that breastfeeding helps reduce … they run in your family. If you bottle-feed, don't let your baby drink a bottle while your baby is lying down. Wash your … may develop if there are repeat ear infections: Tissue growth behind the eardrum. Damage to the tiny bones in the …
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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 placenta to …
