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… rides. Covering a car seat with a rug, towel, blanket, or baby wrap may restrict air circulation around your child and … air conditioners may cause dehydration Stop and wake your baby for feeds if they become sleepy while travelling in the … sleep and may also help to keep air circulating around your baby For children, sleeping on a firm mattress and using a …
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… any treatment needed for a woman during pregnancy or for a baby immediately after birth. Blood type , antibody … Rh -negative blood. If you have Rh-negative blood and your baby has Rh-positive blood, this is called Rh … . Although it is not known for sure what the baby's blood type is, steps can be taken to prevent problems …
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… a C-section) before, you may be able to deliver your next baby vaginally. This is called vaginal birth after … is closely monitored. As with any labour, if the mother or baby shows signs of distress, an emergency caesarean section … happen, it can be very serious for both the mother and the baby. The risk that a scar will tear open is very low during …
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… may be important. Starting around age 6 months, offer your baby iron-rich foods first, such as iron-fortified infant … fed formula do not need a vitamin D supplement. When your baby is no longer breastfeeding or taking formula, your … how much and what sources of vitamin D are right for your baby. footnote 1 Young children Children ages 1 to 2 years …
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… stick A heel stick is used to get a blood sample from a baby. The baby's heel is poked, and several drops of blood are … is usually felt when the lancet punctures the skin. Your baby may feel a little discomfort with the skin puncture. …
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… can support you while you're in labour and delivering your baby. They can also help you feel supported after your baby is born. Having a doula or support person with you may … job is to help support you before, during, and after your baby is born. During labour, a doula can focus on your needs …
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… soiled. Use only a mild soap if soap is needed. Don't use "baby wipes" that have alcohol or propylene glycol to clean … and young children, add 2 Tbsp (30 mL) of baking soda to a baby tub, a basin of warm water, or a bathtub. … use a non-prescription adult vaginal yeast medicine on a baby or child. Check with your doctor before you use any …
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… woman becomes infected and passes it on to her growing baby (fetus), it can cause blindness and brain damage in the … antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii . To see if your growing baby is infected, the test can be done on a sample of the fluid that is around your baby ( amniotic fluid ) taken during amniocentesis . Why It …
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… Learn about the two stages of development and how your baby’s growth will progress: Embryo and fetal development in …
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… Labour and Delivery Interactive Tool: From Embryo to Baby in 9 Months Pregnancy: Dealing With Morning Sickness … Blood Pressure Monitoring Avoiding Mercury in Fish Baby Blues Back Pain During Pregnancy Basal Body Temperature … Insemination Procedures Interactive Tool: From Embryo to Baby in 9 Months Interactive Tool: What Is Your Due Date? …
