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… from other foods. Can I offer my child juice? Do not give sugary drinks like 100% fruit juice, fruit flavoured … tooth decay and replace more nutritious foods and drinks. Give water for thirst between meals and snacks. After one year of age, if you choose to give 100% fruit juice, use an open cup and limit to no more …
Medical tests
… is a painless examination to see whether the area where fluid drains out of your eye (called the drainage … pressure in the eye and help control glaucoma. Check for birth defects that may cause glaucoma. How To Prepare If you … is a painless examination to see whether the area where fluid drains out of your eye (called the drainage …
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… were born before their due date or who were very small at birth. Most of the time, the testicle descends (drops) on … You can't feel the testicle in the scrotum on the side where it hasn't descended. How is it diagnosed? At newborn … You can't feel the testicle in the scrotum on the side where it hasn't descended. How is it diagnosed? At newborn …
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… seat of any vehicle. Put your infant's car seat at an angle where their head does not flop forward. Use the Universal … Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Adaptation Date: 9/21/2023 Adapted … seat of any vehicle. Put your infant's car seat at an angle where their head does not flop forward. Use the Universal …
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… canal narrows and can squeeze and compress the nerve roots where they leave the spinal cord , or it may compress or … stenosis). In rare cases, the spinal canal is narrowed from birth because of the way the bones are formed. What are the … canal narrows and can squeeze and compress the nerve roots where they leave the spinal cord , or it may compress or …
Medical tests
… Cell-free fetal DNA is a screening test to look for certain birth defects in a fetus . It's done to find birth defects caused by an abnormal number of chromosomes . … is positive, it means there is a chance your baby has a birth defect. In that case, your doctor may suggest that you …
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… do every day to feel better, stay healthy, and avoid the hospital. Take your medicines as prescribed. This gives you the best chance of being helped by them. Live a … avoid the hospital. Take your medicines as prescribed. This gives you the best chance of being helped by them. Live a …
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… You might start this program after you go home from the hospital. The home program can be one part, or phase, of … of a home program include: Making a smooth transition from hospital to home. Taking care of yourself after you leave the hospital. Getting stronger and being more active. Your home …
Medications
… consult your doctor or pharmacist. This medication is given as an injection under the skin, usually every 8 hours … effects alone should not be considered a reliable form of birth control. Men using this medication should use reliable … consult your doctor or pharmacist. This medication is given as an injection under the skin, usually every 8 hours …
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