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… Newborn blood spot card screening Last updated October 1, 2022 … screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used to get important information about their health. A newborn baby … disorders. These include: Metabolic disorders: These occur when your baby’s body can’t break down (metabolize) certain …
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… Quick Tips: Getting Active at Home On this page: Get started Get started It's best to … muscles through their full range of motion. Stretching can help you to be more flexible. It's also something you can …
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… Gender Identity Issues: Getting Support On this page: Overview … such as at school or work, home alone, out with friends. When you are transgender, also known as trans, your gender … In your sleep? It's even more important to find out what helps you feel better. A hot shower? Stretching? Calling a …
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… Gestational Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar Actionset Overview Checking your blood sugar … your test results might not be accurate. Match the code numbers. slide 4 of 11 < Prev Next > slide 4 of 11, … finger continues to bleed, use a clean cotton ball to apply pressure to your fingertip to stop the bleeding. Record your …
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… Help with urination after giving birth Last updated August … may be difficult to pee. You may also find it hard to tell when your bladder's full. Here's some advice that can … pee at regular times. This will prevent your bladder from getting too full. If it's hard to start peeing, or if it …
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… Caregiving: How to Help With a Sink Bath On this page: Overview Related … washed every time. If you can, try to let the person choose when and how often they bathe. As you help to undress and … close in case they ask for help. Preparing for a sink bath When you help someone take a sink bath, start by gathering …
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… Getting Enough Folic Acid (Folate) On this page: Overview … natural form of this vitamin. It's found in leafy green vegetables, oranges, nuts, and beans. Folic acid is the … and fortified foods, such as fortified breakfast cereals. Getting enough of this vitamin prevents folate deficiency …
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… Grief: Helping Older Adults With Grief Actionset Overview Older … of coffee. Feelings of loneliness may last for a long time when an older adult has lost something or someone special, … of coffee. Feelings of loneliness may last for a long time when an older adult has lost something or someone special, …
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… Blood Transfusions for Sickle Cell Disease On this page: … arm vein slowly over 1 to 4 hours (except in an emergency when blood is transfused more quickly). Blood transfusions … buildup in the body (iron overload). This can happen if you get many transfusions. Why It Is Done A blood transfusion …
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… Quick Tips: Getting Baby to Sleep On this page: Getting Started Related … Some need more sleep than others. Bedtime tips You can help your baby—and yourself—sleep better. The goal is to … get your baby excited with active play right before sleep. When your baby is getting sleepy, put them in their crib in …
