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… In rare cases, a person who has severe dysphagia may need a feeding tube because he or she is not able to get enough … In rare cases, a person who has severe dysphagia may need a feeding tube because he or she is not able to get enough …
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… sperm. The testicles develop in the belly of an unborn male baby. In most cases they move down into the scrotum before … routine physical examination for every teenage boy and man. Baby boys should also have their genitals checked for … testicle . If you cannot feel both testicles in your baby's scrotum, talk to his doctor. A soft bunch of thin …
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… tip with petroleum jelly (such as Vaseline) Place your baby on their back with their knees bent Gently insert the …
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… if the placenta can no longer give enough support to the baby. There are several ways to induce labour, such as using … medicine or breaking the amniotic sac. After you have your baby, you should not have any side effects from the medicine … done after your cervix has started to open (dilate) and the baby's head is firmly descended (engaged) in your pelvis. …
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… child safe. In SP Shevlov et al., eds., Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5 , 5th ed., pp. 457–506. … child safe. In SP Shevlov et al., eds., Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5 , 5th ed., pp. 457–506. … child safe. In SP Shevlov et al., eds., Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5 , 5th ed., pp. 457–506. …
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… uses power and control. If your partner abuses you, your baby is at risk, too. Don't feel ashamed. It's not your … There are resources available to help keep you and your baby safe. Some women worry about themselves and their …
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… radiation used for treating cancer can be dangerous to the baby. Your doctor may talk to you about the risks and … used during pregnancy because it can be harmful to the baby. Diagnostic tests that use radiation may be used during … radiation used for treating cancer can be dangerous to the baby. Your doctor may talk to you about the risks and …
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… footnote 1 Sometime before you are ready to push your baby out, you will have help getting out of the tub. Delivering in water A water birth is the delivery of a baby while in a tub or pool of warm water. More research is … footnote 1 Sometime before you are ready to push your baby out, you will have help getting out of the tub. …
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… tissue or fluids. The bacteria may also be present in raw milk from infected animals. You may get Q fever by drinking … show symptoms Take measures to prevent airflow to other occupied areas of barns or laboratories Use protective … part from information provided by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS): …
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… meat, tofu, fish, poultry, nuts and seeds, eggs, lower fat milk, yogurt, cheese and fortified soy beverage. Try … your thirst. Other healthy drink options include: Plain milk and unsweetened fortified soy beverage Unsweetened … adults. High calcium foods include canned fish with bones, milk and milk products and calcium-fortified soy beverage. …
