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… may not have any obvious signs of a hip defect. But some babies with this problem may have: One leg that seems … But it may be hard to diagnose in a baby more than 1 to 3 months old. That's because the only outward sign may be a … A hard cast, known as a spica cast. This is used for older babies. The cast keeps the hips in the proper position. It …
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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 new mothers, breastfeeding may not …
Medications
… the risk of birth defects if used during the first two months of pregnancy. Also, using it for a long time or in … the smallest effective dose for the shortest possible time. Babies born to mothers who use this drug for a long time may … specific product, this medication is given by injection under the skin, into a muscle, or slowly into a vein. Use …
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… may also be called during your labour and birth. Babies born at home A midwife can provide labour support for … through the public health office and in your community. Babies born in hospital A nurse and your midwife (if you …
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… heart rate and rhythm, and temperature during the first few months of life. There are some factors that may increase the … are the symptoms? SIDS has no symptoms or warning signs. Babies who die of SIDS seem healthy before being put to bed. … group. Ask your doctor if one for parents who have lost babies to SIDS is available in your area. Get help from a …
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… with heels against a wall. Weight. Head circumference (for babies). This is the measurement around the largest part of … Development Milestones Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Growth and Development, Ages 12 to 24 Months Growth … with heels against a wall. Weight. Head circumference (for babies). This is the measurement around the largest part of …
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… A multiple pregnancy means that there are two or more babies in the uterus. A pregnancy of twins or more is … than in pregnancies of one fetus (singleton pregnancy). The babies in a multiple pregnancy may be identical or fraternal. Identical siblings Babies that come from the same egg are called identical. …
Medical tests
… through these chambers. This test is most commonly done on babies. Cranial ultrasound for babies Cranial ultrasound can only be done on babies before the bones of the skull have grown together. …
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… disease screening is a quick blood test for all newborn babies. It can detect a number of rare disorders - allowing for early treatment. About one in 750 babies born in B.C. has one of these rare diseases, which … a home birth, your midwife will do the screen at home. When babies have procedures such as blood tests or injections, …
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… Jaundice usually appears in the first 5 days of life. Babies born in Canada are routinely checked for jaundice … doctor may want to do a follow-up examination. Most babies have mild jaundice. It usually gets better or goes … above the normal range for newborns. Your baby will be put under a special light to treat the jaundice. This is called …
