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… Helping Your Newborn Learn On this page: Overview Related … Learn your newborn's cues. You can recognize when your baby is most alert and receptive. Newborn communication can … as bright eyes and wiggling arms and legs—that your baby is happy and eager to interact. Pay attention to the …
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… Making the Most of Your Appointment On this page: Overview Preparing for Your … types of appointments Appointment for a New Problem First Appointment Follow-Up Appointment Regular Checkup for … to happen next. What you can do to manage your problem at home. Follow the instructions your doctor gave you, …
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… Dental care for your infant and toddler Last updated March 1, 2021 … Dental care keep teeth healthy for a lifetime. Healthy baby teeth help children eat and speak clearly. Baby teeth … about 6 months of age. Your child should have all of their first set of teeth, or “baby” teeth, by 3 years of age. The …
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… Walk your way to health Last updated January 9, 2013 Walking is … Warm up Warm up your muscles by walking slowly at first, then gradually building your pace. Don't forget to … distance in a day. For short trips, leave your car at home and walk instead, or park several blocks from the …
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… care. During routine checkups visits the doctor will check your child's dental health. A visit to a dentist is recommended within 6 months of when your child's first tooth comes in but no later than your child's first … spoons and other utensils with your child. Don't put your baby to bed with a bottle of juice, milk, formula, or other …
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… from 9-12 months Last updated August 5, 2013 Watching your nine to 12 month old problem solve is fascinating - a baby can make piling wooden blocks seem as entertaining as a … talking to your baby more and more as you begin to hear first words. Your baby will be busy dumping, stacking and …
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… Find Your Ovulation Day On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview You can most accurately pinpoint your ovulation day by monitoring your cervical mucus, your … is approaching by testing your urine for high LH with a home ovulation test. Note that an LH surge can happen as …
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… Monitoring Your Medicines in the Hospital On this page: Overview … mistakes. Here are some things you can do to monitor your medicines and stay safe. If you are allergic to a drug … too. Doctors may have prescribed pills you need to take at home. You may have other pills you take at home for other …
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… Your Family Medical History On this page: Overview Overview … to know as much as you can about the health problems of your birth family. This information can help your doctor … information. It's a good idea to update this chart every year or so. Take a copy with you every time you see a new …
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… Hepatitis C: Your Risk for Cirrhosis On this page: Overview Related … liver damage and scarring—after a period of about 20 years or more. Certain factors may affect how quickly … when you were diagnosed. How long you've had the infection. Your age when you were infected. How much alcohol you drink. …
