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… for a birth in the hospital Last updated August 11, 2013 If you're planning to have your baby in a hospital, pack a bag ahead of time. Here are … is, in case it needs to be retrieved when you are not home. Useful resources: Printable checklist of items to take to …
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… early latent and late latent. How can I get syphilis? You can get syphilis from close contact or sexual contact … vaginal fluid Sharing sex toys Syphilis can also spread to your baby during pregnancy or birth. This is known as … may be neurologic (hearing or vision loss, dizziness ) or cause damage to your brain, heart and other organs in your …
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… found in birds and mammals worldwide. The infection is caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii . It infects … ways for people to get toxoplasmosis include: Touching your hands to your mouth after cleaning a cat's litter box or after …
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… called blue-green algae. In fact, cyanobacteria can cause blooms in a range of colours, including bright blue, red, brown and green. You can find cyanobactoria in all kinds of bodies of water … has ended cyanobacteria can still persist in the water. If you are unsure about the quality of the water, contact your …
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… through the umbilical cord: footnote 1 More than 90% of fetuses that do not have hydrops survive. About 75% of fetuses … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… Overview Recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) with no cause is defined as at least 3 separate episodes of abdominal … or dairy foods, may trigger an episode in some children. Your child should not eat any foods that cause abdominal pain. It is important to keep your child doing normal activities as much as possible so …
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… the new skin sometimes appears yellowish and may be confused with pus. When a scrape removes all of the layers of … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… ducts of the breast. Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS). Because LCIS cells don't spread, it's not considered to be … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… during colder weather can be lots of fun, as long as you ensure your child is protected. General tips Here are some tips for … sure you test the temperature of the water yourself, because your toddler will not be able to feel heat or cold. Your …
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… Coping when your baby cries a lot Last updated August 5, 2013 Overview … natural. Crying doesn't mean there's something wrong with your baby, or with you as a parent. A baby who's healthy but … even for hours a day. Why babies cry Babies usually cry because they're hungry, uncomfortable, sick, hurt or wanting to …