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… syphilis, and gonorrhea. If you have hepatitis C, your baby will need to be tested but not during the pregnancy. … safe for the baby. You will probably be treated after breastfeeding is done (or after delivery if you don't …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I get tested? HIV testing is important for people to … other people. A person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest … own health and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Should I get tested if I am planning a pregnancy? Knowing …
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… the first few weeks when their breasts feel soft, and their baby seems to be feeding constantly! The truth is, if your … of milk. The principle of supply and demand is essential to breastfeeding - the more your baby feeds, the more milk you …
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… yourself and others by knowing when to wash your hands. How should I properly wash my hands? To properly wash your … you: Prepare or eat food Feed a baby or child, including breastfeeding Give a child medicine Change a diaper Floss …
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… is working. How To Prepare If you will continue to breastfeed after the test, talk with your doctor about how … waiting 4 weeks before you give your breast milk to your baby. This is because the tracer can pass to your baby. Some doctors may advise you to stop breastfeeding completely after this scan. If you plan to no …
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… care provider create the best care plan for you and your baby. What is a prenatal ultrasound? A prenatal ultrasound … with a full bladder. At what stage of my pregnancy should I have a prenatal ultrasound? Your physician, midwife … including fetal ultrasounds, are medical procedures and should only be used when there is a medical reason to do so. …
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… do not form in the right ways. This can happen when a baby is born early or when there are problems during … if you can't hold your baby as often as you want or can't breastfeed your baby. It may help to talk about your … help prevent necrotizing enterocolitis. Breastfeeding Premature (Preterm) Infant Current as …
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… for using cannabis Cannabis use during pregnancy and breastfeeding Using cannabis safely Intoxication from … Those receiving digitalis or other cardiac medications should only use cannabis under careful supervision by a …
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… that are important to many health problems. Ear Infection: Should I Give My Child Antibiotics? Ear Problems: Should My … bottle feeding. Using a pacifier. Using a bottle instead of breastfeeding. Things that increase the risk of repeated ear …
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… Last updated August 14, 2013 Ideally, babies should get all their nutrition from breastfeeding for the first six months. However, for some …