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… Overview The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) staff are vital not only to your infant's … whatever questions you have about your infant's health and care . The NICU staff understands that this is all new to … between you and a staff member about your infant's care If you encounter communication problems on the NICU: Be …
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… Pessaries come in different sizes and should be fitted carefully. Pessaries can be used successfully to treat other … (a round rubber device used as a barrier method of birth control) while wearing a pessary. If you have not … Pessaries come in different sizes and should be fitted carefully. Pessaries can be used successfully to treat other …
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… to your baby. Your diabetes will put your baby at risk for birth defects. This is especially true if you don't keep … to get pregnant. You may need to fine-tune your diabetes care before you get pregnant to make sure that both you and … to get pregnant. You may need to fine-tune your diabetes care before you get pregnant to make sure that both you and …
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… have a slightly higher chance of having a baby with birth defects. But not treating depression can also cause … exercise, healthy food, fresh air, and time with people who care about you. These are all important parts of preventing … exercise, healthy food, fresh air, and time with people who care about you. These are all important parts of preventing …
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… pregnancy (all methods) Gender-affirming/transition care (the Pill) Acne control (some methods) Preventing heavy … during menstruation (IUDs) Other uses Talk to your health care provider about which method is right for you. Does … (Accutane®) for acne, significantly increase the risk of birth defects. It is important to use effective …
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… Liver is high in vitamin A. Too much vitamin A may cause birth defects. **Pacific oysters from British Columbia tend …
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… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … when clearly needed. It may slightly increase the risk of birth defects if used during the first two months of pregnancy. Also, using it for a long time or in …
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… Poisoning On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … interruption. Young children are also at high risk for accidental poisoning from non-prescription and prescription … Teens also have an increased risk of poisonings, both accidental and intentional, because of their risk-taking …
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… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this … of childbearing age should ask about reliable forms of birth control to use during treatment and for 1 month after …
Medications
… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … may harm an unborn baby. Ask about reliable forms of birth control while using this medication and for 2 weeks … it is important to have regular skin exams (such as every 2 months) while taking and for up to 6 months after stopping …
