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… Last updated August 2, 2013 Find out about registering your baby's birth and signing up for various benefits. On this … is a legal document completed and submitted for every baby born in B.C. It creates an official record of your baby's birth and legal name, and identifies you as the …
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… pain decreased sexual ability/desire enlarged/painful breasts This medication may increase serotonin and rarely … during pregnancy. This medication passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Drug Interactions Drug interactions may change how …
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… pain decreased sexual ability/desire enlarged/painful breasts Get medical help right away if you have any very … during pregnancy. This medication passes into breast milk and the effect on a nursing infant is unknown. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Drug Interactions Drug interactions may change how …
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… is a problem with the skull that causes a baby's head to be oddly shaped. In rare cases it causes pressure on the baby's brain, which can cause damage. It is also called craniostenosis. A baby's skull is not just one bowl-shaped piece of bone. It …
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… tests can help find serious problems that could affect your baby's long-term health. Your doctor will check your baby's vision, hearing, height, and weight, among other … Aortic Aneurysm Screening Blood Pressure Screening Breast Cancer Screening CAGE Questionnaire for Alcohol …
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… during pregnancy? You may have Rh-negative blood, and your baby may have Rh-positive blood. If the two types of blood … if you are Rh-negative and pregnant with a developing baby who has Rh-positive blood. If your blood mixes with the Rh-positive blood of your baby, you can develop antibodies against your baby's blood. …
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… may recommend amniocentesis if your chances of having a baby with a genetic condition or birth defect are higher … can detect certain problems, it can't guarantee that your baby will be born healthy. No test can do that. If the test shows that your baby may be born with a serious problem, you and your …
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… their interactions become more personal and engaging. Your baby is unique and will exhibit his or her own personality. … a rounded mouth. The bond grows between parents and their baby during this stage. Around 2 months of age, your baby will have a "social" smile. It's a smile made with …
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… and delivery. It keeps track of the heart rate of your baby ( fetus ). It also shows how long each contraction of your uterus lasts. Your baby's heart rate is a good way to tell if your baby is doing well or may have some problems. Two types of …
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… of labour begins with full dilation and ends with your baby's birth. It can take anywhere from a few minutes to two … as these parts of your body stretch to accommodate your baby's head. You may also feel surprised, overwhelmed or … and difficult to open further. Once cervix is fully open, baby is pushed out. If water (amniotic sac) is still intact …