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… you try adding formula. In the meantime, it's best to keep breastfeeding. The most common reason that parents give … you supplement, offer it after your baby breastfeeds. Keep breastfeeding until you get advice If you're thinking about supplementing, keep breastfeeding until you can speak to your healthcare …
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… finishing their first feeding may have more difficulty breastfeeding well. Reasons to room-in with your baby In the … decreases the risk of excessive bleeding. Useful resources Breastfeeding Bonding with your newborn Video: Admission to … Video: Baby's feeding cues and behaviours Video: Breastfeeding positions Video: Hand expressing milk Video: …
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… Teen Substance Use Actionset Overview If your teen is using alcohol, tobacco, or other substances, take it seriously. One of the … you don't want your teen to use any substances (including tobacco), make that clear. Make a written plan with your …
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… pregnancy are more likely to use substances - including alcohol and tobacco - to cope with these feelings. If you experience … Unhealthy eating habits and poor weight gain Using tobacco and alcohol to cope, leading to potential harm to …
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… . Limit or avoid alcohol Drinking too much alcohol can raise your blood pressure. According to Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health, no amount or kind of alcohol is good for …
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… Don't be surprised if you have some trouble at first. Breastfeeding is something you and your baby have to learn … practice. If you need help getting started, ask a nurse or breastfeeding specialist ( lactation consultant ). In the … care decisions that are important to many health problems. Breastfeeding: Should I Breastfeed My Baby? Pregnancy: …
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… teeth white by preventing staining from food, drinks, and tobacco. Improves overall health. Makes it possible for your … cause tooth decay overnight. Don't smoke or use smokeless tobacco. Tobacco can make tooth decay worse. If you need … bread. Do not give your child mouthwashes that contain alcohol. If your child age 6 or older has cavities, ask the …
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… Sit or lie comfortably Have a drink handy (non alcoholic) Massage your breasts or apply a warm face cloth … Some breast milk may eject quickly and forcefully during breastfeeding - causing the infant to choke, gag and take … VIDEO: Baby's Feeding Cues and Behaviours VIDEO: Breastfeeding Positions VIDEO: Hand Expressing Milk VIDEO: …
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… worry about whether their teenager will: Resist using alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and drugs. Many teens are exposed to … throughout their teen years. Offer strategies to avoid tobacco, cannabis, drugs, and alcohol. Set firm, fair, and …
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… dryness may be a problem. High prolactin levels while breastfeeding also play a part in vaginal dryness. If you … this problem, use a vaginal lubricant to provide moisture. Breastfeeding. Newborns need to breastfeed often. This not … dryness may be a problem. High prolactin levels while breastfeeding also play a part in vaginal dryness. If you …