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… and carbon monoxide. Second-hand smoke also is a problem. Babies whose mothers breathe other people's tobacco smoke during pregnancy are more likely to have health problems. Smoking during pregnancy increases the … you quit smoking before you become pregnant (or during the first 3 months of pregnancy), your risk of having a baby …
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… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … acetaminophen without asking your doctor or pharmacist first. Acetaminophen is in many nonprescription and … is used to temporarily treat symptoms caused by the common cold, flu, allergies, or other breathing illnesses …
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… Leukemia On this page: Health Tools What is … , or CLL. Chronic myeloid leukemia , or CML. There are less common leukemias, such as hairy cell leukemia . There are … , or CLL. Chronic myeloid leukemia , or CML. There are less common leukemias, such as hairy cell leukemia . There are …
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… for a newborn to cry between 1 and 5 hours a day. Most babies cry less after they are 6 weeks old. Caring for a … not stop. Then you can be with your baby in a loving and healthy way. How can you soothe a crying baby? Over time, … goes away on its own between 8 and 14 weeks of age. It is common to feel scared, upset, or frustrated when you cannot …
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… Depression during pregnancy Depression during pregnancy is common - about 10 to 15 per cent of women will develop it. This form of depression can affect your health, the health of your developing baby, and your ability … harm to the unborn baby Premature and low birth weight babies Difficulty bonding or caring for baby Suicide …
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… cord). Early treatment can help prevent most problems. Babies born with PKU need to start treatment soon after … your baby some breast milk, but talk to your baby's doctor first. As your child gets older, a registered dietitian can … who have PKU. More studies are needed to find out the health effects from long-term use. With or without the …
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… joints. A baby may be born with it, or it may happen in the first year of life. In a normal hip, the thigh bone (femur) … may not have any obvious signs of a hip defect. But some babies with this problem may have: One leg that seems … Ages 1 to 12 Months Growth and Development, Newborn Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Hip …
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… Fibromyalgia On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What … on managing pain, fatigue, depression, and other symptoms common in fibromyalgia. The goal is to break the cycle of … on managing pain, fatigue, depression, and other symptoms common in fibromyalgia. The goal is to break the cycle of …
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… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not … Information last revised May 2022. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc. Selected from data included with …
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… Quitting smoking Last updated June 25, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30c Download PDF Document English … to quit. The health benefits of quitting smoking start the first day you quit, with increased oxygen in the blood and … how you can make it better. For example, irritability is a common withdrawal symptom. Relaxation techniques such as …
