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… Sleep For My Baby . What can I do to keep my baby safe during sleep? Put your baby to sleep on his or her back … sleep. Do not use items that prop the baby in one position during sleep. If your baby has a health condition that … is any smoking in the home, if smoking occurred during the pregnancy or if the adults in the bed are less alert due to …
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… Overview Eclampsia is pregnancy-related seizure activity that is caused by severe … is life-threatening for both a mother and her fetus. During a seizure, the oxygen supply to the fetus is … During the first 15 to 30 seconds of a seizure, the entire body stiffens as the muscles contract. The back and neck …
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… women's health There is so much to know about the woman's body. And as your body changes with time, you are bound to have questions you never … Abortion Abortion: Emotional Recovery Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Acupressure for Morning Sickness …
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… watery and loose than normal. Diarrhea has many causes. Changes in diet A child may get diarrhea from a diet change. … , gastroenteritis , and foodborne illness . Diarrhea is the body's way of quickly clearing any viruses, bacteria, or … and how much fluid your child drinks. Normal stool during infancy may be runny or pasty, especially if the baby …
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… Information Check Your Symptoms Overview A fever is the body's normal and healthy reaction to infection and other … the tongue) is about 37°C (98.6°F) . It usually rises during the day from a low of 36.3°C (97.4°F) in the morning … may include: A severe headache. A stiff neck. Mental changes, such as feeling confused or much less alert. …
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… such as sore muscles, are common. Leg problems often occur during sports or recreational activities, work-related … as pain, swelling, cramps, numbness, tingling, weakness, or changes in temperature or colour. Symptoms often develop … The medical assessment of symptoms is based on the body parts you have. If you are transgender or non-binary, …
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… page: Staying healthy this fall Understanding health risks during fall Staying healthy this fall Back to school For … stay safe as the temperature drops: Cold Exposure: Ways the Body Loses Heat Cold Temperature Exposure Dry Skin and … Monoxide Poisoning: Protecting Your Home Mental health Changes in routine, staying indoors more and getting less …
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… enough of a hormone called insulin. Insulin helps the body use sugar from food as energy or store it for later … lens of the eye, it sucks extra water into the eye. This changes the shape of the lens and blurs vision. Feeling very … your blood sugar is well-managed. High blood sugar levels during the first trimester of pregnancy raise the risk of …
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… Pap test? A Pap test, or Pap smear, is done to look for changes in the cells of the cervix. If your test is … squamous cells . Natural cell changes that may happen during and after menopause can also cause an abnormal Pap … risk for having an abnormal pap test. HPV can stay in your body for many years without your knowing it. You may not …
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… causes no discomfort. Children who often vomit after eating during the first 2 years of life are more likely to have … The medical assessment of symptoms is based on the body parts you have. If you are transgender or non-binary, … 12 and Older Self-Care Home treatment, such as lifestyle changes and non-prescription medicines, may be all that's …
