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… you are in labour. Antibiotics help prevent problems for a newborn baby. After birth, doctors will watch and may test … you are in labour. Antibiotics help prevent problems for a newborn baby. After birth, doctors will watch and may test …
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… and Older On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your … reaction. Symptoms can include any of the following: Skin : hives, swelling (face, lips, tongue), itching, …
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… by another health problem, such as an infection or a skin problem. The vulva is the genital area outside the body … possible causes for your pain, such as an infection or a skin problem. During the examination, your doctor may use a … is and how bad it is. If your doctor sees a problem or any skin changes, you may need more tests. Your urine, blood, or …
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… problems. Birth defects. Problems bonding or feeding as a newborn. Heavy alcohol use during pregnancy can also lead to … to have problems. Traits passed down through families. Some babies are more likely to be harmed by alcohol than others. … be clear. But the findings alert the doctor to any special care a baby may need after he or she is born. What is the …
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Caregiving: Using Disposable Gloves On this page: Overview … made by a doctor. And some people use gloves when bathing someone. Gloves can also be used when you put medicines on the skin and when you give shots. Gloves do not protect you from …
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… in the Eye On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … red for more than 24 hours Do you think the eyelid or the skin around the eye may be infected? Symptoms could include … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your …
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… Infections On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment   … infections spread by sexual contact. This includes genital skin-to-skin contact and vaginal, oral, and anal sex. If … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your …
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… Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … have problems from a piercing in the mouth. The piece of skin between your lips and gums or under your tongue ( … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your …
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… so it's not always easy to know when to call your healthcare provider. Here's a look at some of the common … spotting, stop whatever you're doing and talk to your healthcare provider immediately. One quarter of pregnant women … treatment. Breech position By about 32 to 36 weeks, most babies will move into the head down birth position where the …
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… doctor about what might be most helpful for you. Taking care of yourself Exercise regularly to improve your … make a plan for what you can do if you do fall. Take extra care if you live alone If you live alone, think about … doctor about what might be most helpful for you. Taking care of yourself Exercise regularly to improve your …