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… is taken. It normally happens between 24 and 48 hours after birth, before your baby leaves the hospital. If you don't … provider or public health nurse. If you had a home birth, your midwife will do the screen at home. When babies …
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… in place. Instead of separate electrodes, you may wear a cap with several fixed electrodes. In rare cases, the … in place. Instead of separate electrodes, you may wear a cap with several fixed electrodes. In rare cases, the …
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… one that covers the neck, is recommended. Avoid baseball caps that do not shade the ears or back of the neck. You may …
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… that SIDS may be caused by problems with how well the brain controls breathing, heart rate and rhythm, and temperature … Months Growth and Development, Newborn Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Support Groups and Social Support … Months Growth and Development, Newborn Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Support Groups and Social Support …
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… You may be asked to stop taking medicines (including birth control pills) that contain estrogen or progesterone, or … You may be asked to stop taking medicines (including birth control pills) that contain estrogen or progesterone, …
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… medicine is usually taken by mouth as pills, tablets, or capsules. Vaginal creams and suppositories can help ease … every time you have sex. Condoms are the only form of birth control that also helps prevent STIs. Don't share sex toys. …
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… Medicines to help stop blood clots from breaking down. Birth control pills, or an intrauterine device (IUD) that contains … Medicines to help stop blood clots from breaking down. Birth control pills, or an intrauterine device (IUD) that …
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… Information Overview Most infants lose up to 10% of their birth weight in the first week. A baby's weight decreases … gain is when a baby: Loses more than 10% of his or her birth weight in the first week. Hasn't reached his or her birth weight by 2 weeks of age. Gains weight too slowly …
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… every time you have sex. Condoms are the only form of birth control that also helps prevent STIs. Don't share sex toys. … a genital herpes blister or sore at the time of labour and birth, a caesarean (C-section) is usually done. In rare …
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… lung disease may have symptoms as soon as 3 days after birth. The most common first symptom is trouble breathing. … if your baby needs extra oxygen for at least 28 days after birth. Based on your baby's gestational age and how much … get medicine to prevent RSV infection. An incubator to help control body temperature and protect the baby from germs. An …