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… Breastfeeding your toddler Last updated January 25, 2018 All … of Canada and the Canadian Paediatric Society - recommend breastfeeding for two years or longer. Breastfeeding or … chestfeeding for the parent Decreases the risk of certain cancers May decrease the risk of osteoporosis Costs less …
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… in adults. Over time, some polyps can turn into colorectal cancer . It usually takes many years for that to happen. … Have people in your family with colon polyps or colorectal cancer. Inherit a certain gene that causes you to develop … cause symptoms. They are most often found during routine screening tests for colorectal cancer. A screening test …
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… adding iron, vitamins, or supplemental formula to a breastfed diet. Preterm babies lack the iron stores that … to breathe, suck, and swallow and can take all feedings by breast or bottle. Sick and very premature infants may need … Don't let anyone smoke near your infant. Hearing and vision screening. Premature infants are at greater risk of hearing …
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… from sunburns and eye damage, and reduce the risk of skin cancer: On this page: Keep your baby out of the sun and heat … your baby get overheated. Make sure your baby has plenty of breast milk to drink in hot weather. Offer a drink every … sunglasses have improved, and most brands are effective at screening or reflecting ultraviolet rays. Look for …
Medications
… needs. Uses This medication is a vaccine used to prevent cancer of the cervix. It is also used to prevent abnormal … for more details. It is unknown if this vaccine passes into breast milk. Consult your health care professional before … it. Getting this vaccine does not replace cervical cancer screening. Continue to have regular …
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… to hear with a special type of stethoscope. Depression screening Your care provider may ask questions about your … to 13 weeks of pregnancy. Options include: First-trimester screening. This includes blood tests and a certain type of … These tests can also be done as part of an integrated screening test. Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) . This test …
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… due date and look for problems with your baby. Depression screening Your doctor or midwife may continue to check in … between 15 and 22 weeks of pregnancy. Options include: Quad screening. This checks the amounts of four substances in … These tests can also be done as part of an integrated screening test. Amniocentesis . This test can be done to …
Medications
… needs. Uses This medication is a vaccine used to prevent cancer of the anus, abnormal tissue growth of the anus, … for more details. It is unknown if this vaccine passes into breast milk. Consult your health care professional before … it. Getting this vaccine does not replace cervical cancer screening. Continue to have regular …
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… for other reasons. In some cases, they are found during a screening test for aneurysms. If your doctor thinks you have … health problems. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Should I Get a Screening Test? Cause The wall of the aorta is normally very … for other reasons. In some cases, they are found during a screening test for aneurysms. Screening tests help your …
Medical tests
… growths can be taken out. Colonoscopy can also be used as a screening test to check for cancer or precancerous growths in the colon or rectum (polyps). A …
