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… How Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Can Affect Children On this page: Overview Overview … in the home doesn't make a child feel safe, protected, and cared for. Physical neglect. An adult in the home doesn't … depends on the type of ACE and how much distress it causes. Children who have multiple ACEs tend to have more physical …
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… Health care providers during pregnancy Last updated December 5, 2024 Overview When you become pregnant, finding a health care professional to provide maternity care that works closely with you and shares in …
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… After labour and care for new moms Last updated December 3, 2024 Overview … after giving birth. As a parent, you'll also need special care. Here are some tips to help manage some typical … blues Depression: managing postpartum depression Taking care of yourself when your baby is fussy Caring for your …
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… Taking Care of Your Stitches or Staples On this page: Overview Overview Your wound will need care and observation. After the stitches or staples are put … bandage. Your doctor will give you instructions on how to care for your stitches or staples. Be sure to follow those …
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… Vaginal care after giving birth Last updated August 5, 2013 After … giving birth, the area around your vagina needs special care. Find advice on coping with discomfort, bleeding and … bad, or persists longer than six weeks, call your health care provider. Caution! Use pads, not tampons, until any …
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… Cataracts: Eye Care After Surgery On this page: Overview Related … Wash your hands before putting drops in your eye. Be careful not to touch your eye with your hands or the tip of … anything in the eye from which the cataract was removed. Carefully clean around the eye from which the cataract was …
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… Caregiving: Skin Care for Immobile Adults On this page: Overview Related … you're caring for by checking it every day and by being careful when cleaning it. Checking the skin for problems … pressure injuries You can help prevent pressure injuries by carefully turning the person every 2 hours. It relieves the …
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… Schizophrenia: When Hospital Care is Needed On this page: Overview … to your family and community as soon as possible. For the caregiver Sometimes people who have schizophrenia are too … to force the person to get treatment. Talk with your health care providers and/or local law enforcement officials about …
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… Eczema: Taking Care of Your Skin Actionset Overview Eczema (say … no cure for eczema. But you may be able to control it with care at home. How do you take care of your skin? Keep your skin hydrated Gentle skin care …
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… Dental Care From Birth to 6 Months On this page: Overview Overview A child's dental care really starts with his or her mother's healthy … you can build good dental health habits: Parents and caregivers often share spoons, forks, and other utensils …
