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… or sugar. Your doctor or midwife will listen to your baby's heartbeat and measure the size of your uterus (fundal height) to track your baby's growth and position. Second-trimester tests During … to confirm your due date and look for problems with your baby. Depression screening Your doctor or midwife may …
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… There are a number of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are pregnant. Fetal … is no safe time to drink alcohol during pregnancy. Your baby’s brain and nervous system develop all throughout … stop drinking reduces the risk of harm to your developing baby. What else can I do to make sure I have a healthy …
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… birth. A mother can pass germs that cause meningitis to her baby even if the mother doesn't have symptoms. Through … helping a sick child use the toilet, after changing a sick baby's diaper, and after handling used bedsheets, towels, … meningitis, such as fever, seizures, and confusion. Your baby has signs of severe meningitis, such as trouble …
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… matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina) you now have in the area where … or older child may be different than in a young child or baby . Yes Diabetes or immune problem No Diabetes or immune … ear canal with warm (body temperature) mineral, olive, or baby oil. The insect may float out. Call your doctor if you …
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… block works fast, is easily given, and doesn't affect the baby. It's given shortly before delivery. But it can't be used if the baby's head is too far down in the birth canal (vagina). … block works fast, is easily given, and doesn't affect the baby. It's given shortly before delivery. But it can't be …
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… On this page: Overview Overview After breast surgery ( mastectomy ), you may feel some pain going … in your arm, armpit, or chest area. Breast Cancer Breast Cancer, Metastatic or Recurrent Mastectomy (Removal …
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… instructions on the label . If you give medicine to your baby, follow your doctor's advice about what amount to give. … or suck on flavoured ice pops, such as Popsicles. Let your baby breastfeed more often or give your baby extra bottles. …
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… their child. If the changed gene is from both parents, the baby will get the disease. If the changed gene is from only one parent, the baby will be a carrier . This means that the child will have … test to measure hexosaminidase A is done to: See whether a baby has Tay-Sachs disease. Find Tay-Sachs carriers . People …
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… information, see HealthLinkBC File #25d Protecting Your Baby against Hepatitis B at Birth . It is important to keep …
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