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… Caregiving: Helping Someone With Eating On this page: Overview Overview A person who is getting care at home may need help with eating. When helping them eat, be patient and give the person plenty …
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… Getting comfortable with breastfeeding in public Last … That’s understandable. It’s tough to learning a new skill when people are watching. Many people may be embarrassed by … in front of a mirror. See how little breast actually shows when you breastfeed Some people will place a cover, such as …
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… Helping Children During Immunizations On this page: Overview … months) is less likely to be uncomfortable or upset after getting a shot if he or she is not hungry or tired. You can … activities. Helping your older child or teen feel better When your school-age child or teen needs immunizations, talk …
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… Home Blood Sugar Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done … sugar level at the time of testing. It is important to know when your blood sugar is high or low, to prevent emergency … drop of blood on the correct spot on the test strip. Apply pressure with a clean cotton ball to stop the bleeding. …
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… Grief: Helping Children Understand On this page: Getting Started … the same words your child uses. Speak clearly, but be brief when you explain a loss to your child. Children between ages …
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… Diabetes: Blood Sugar Levels On this page: Overview Related … Overview Keeping your blood sugar in a target range reduces your risk of problems from diabetes. These … target blood sugar range. Some people can work toward lower numbers. Other people may need higher goals. For example, …
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… Physical activity when planning a pregnancy Last updated August 2, 2013 … a healthy body weight, builds stronger muscles control blood pressure and cholesterol levels and reducing your risk of …
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… Calcium (Ca) in Blood Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … bones and teeth, help nerves work, make muscles squeeze together, help blood clot, and help the heart to work. Almost … the level of calcium in the blood is carefully controlled. When blood calcium levels get low ( hypocalcemia ), the …
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… Treating Low Blood Sugar On this page: Overview Overview Follow these steps when your blood sugar level is below your target range (usually below 4.0 mmol/L). Share treatment …
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… Helping Your Newborn Learn On this page: Overview Related … communicate. Learn your newborn's cues. You can recognize when your baby is most alert and receptive. Newborn … communicate. Learn your newborn's cues. You can recognize when your baby is most alert and receptive. Newborn …
