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… and to do so at a younger-than-normal age (30 to 40 years old). AAT deficiency is a rare disorder and is the only known genetic (inherited) factor that increases your risk of developing COPD. What puts you at risk for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency? Your doctor may suspect you have an AAT deficiency if you: …
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… positions VIDEO: Admission to postpartum - keeping your baby skin-to-skin VIDEO: Baby's feeding cues and behaviours VIDEO: Breastfeeding …
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… breastfeeding VIDEO: Admission to postpartum - keeping your baby skin-to-skin VIDEO: Baby's feeding cues and behaviours VIDEO: Breastfeeding …
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… Sometimes pinkeye can be a more serious infection. Visit your health care provider if symptoms of pinkeye get worse. … your child can return to school or daycare, or should stay home. If your child has been prescribed antibiotics they … Throw away all eye make-up that was used when the symptoms first started. Once the infection has gone, make sure the …
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… polyhydramnios. It means that there's more fluid around your baby than there should be. In some cases, too much amniotic … to measure the pockets of amniotic fluid that surround the baby. If these measurements show too much fluid, more tests …
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… produced with the sperm. This test is usually one of the first tests done to help find the cause of sperm-related … 2 to 5 days before this test. This helps to make sure that your sperm count will be at its highest. It also makes the … or clinic, you may be able to collect the semen sample at home. Collect the semen sample into the container your …
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… do VOCs come from? Many products commonly found in our homes release VOCs through off gassing. For example, … as containing low VOCs Do not allow smoking in or near your home. Second-hand smoke contains many pollutants, … will allow gases to be given off before you bring them into your home. If this is not possible, increase the ventilation …
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… may be so small that you don't notice them. If you or your children come in direct contact with a bat, or if you … series What should you do if you think you have rabies? First, wash the animal bite, scratch, or open sore with soap … other items that attract animals. Secure open areas of your home, such as pet doors, chimneys, unscreened windows, or …
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… Information Overview Most pregnancies last 37 to 42 weeks. Your pregnancy is post-term (or post-date) when you are at … to 40 weeks, your doctor will look at your health and the baby's health and decide whether to wait for natural labour. … have tests to make sure everything is okay. If you and the baby have no problems, you may be told to wait for natural …
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… medicine or in pain from the surgery. Try breastfeeding your baby as soon as you are able. Ask whether your baby can be brought into the recovery room to be held and …
