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… other people. A person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest … feeding. Because of the risk of passing HIV to your baby, it is very important for you to get tested for HIV. … your own health and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Should I get tested if I am planning a pregnancy? …
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… Testing For Birth Defects Health and Nutrition Body Changes Baby Development Emotions and Relationships Health Concerns … by all of the things you need to know about having a baby. There is a lot to learn. But you don't have to know … or watch it to help improve your chance of having a healthy baby. Taking great care of yourself is the best thing you …
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… catching their breath. Why is folate important for my baby? Folate lowers the risk of your unborn baby having a neural tube defect (NTD). The neural tube is the part of a growing baby that becomes the brain and spine. NTDs happen when this …
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… of date. Do I need to take extra precautions to protect my baby from the sun and heat? Yes. Babies younger than 12 … months out of the sun. Try to find or create shade for your baby if you are going to be outside. Use a stroller with a sunshade if possible. If your baby must be in the sun, you can apply sunscreen to small …
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… Foodborne Illness: Toxoplasmosis Gas, Bloating, and Burping Groin Problems and Injuries Head Injury, Age 3 and … Pregnancy-Related Problems Problems After Delivery of Your Baby Puncture Wounds Puncture Wounds: Stitches, Staples, and … Foodborne Illness: Toxoplasmosis Gas, Bloating, and Burping Groin Problems and Injuries Head Injury, Age 3 and …
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… to your health care provider. From birth to 3 months, your baby: Recognizes parents’ voices, right from birth Discovers … moving objects with their eyes From 3 to 6 months, your baby: Lifts head about 90 degrees Sits with some support … exists even if they can’t see it From 6 to 12 months, your baby: Recognizes their name Responds to some words, such as …
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… if they have their own seat Can I travel by air with my baby? Do not travel by air with a premature infant (baby) or infant younger than 7 days old. While the plane is taking off and landing, breastfeed or bottle-feed your baby. Feeding your child gets them to swallow and prevents …
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… heart problems can feel like heartburn. Heartburn may cause burping, nausea, bloating, or trouble swallowing. These … Pain, Age 12 and Older Chest Problems Gas, Bloating, and Burping Nausea and Vomiting, Age 11 and Younger Nausea and … heart problems can feel like heartburn. Heartburn may cause burping, nausea, bloating, or trouble swallowing. These …
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… the mother's blood pass through the placenta and enter the baby's bloodstream. They affect the baby in much the same way as they affect the mother. The baby's body gets used to the drug. After birth, when the …
