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… Overview Breastfeeding in the proper position will help your baby latch on and breastfeed correctly and make your experience more enjoyable. Also, when you are in a comfortable and relaxed position, let-down …
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… chronic hepatitis may develop cirrhosis. Cirrhosis damages your liver so it doesn’t work well. If you have cirrhosis or other complications, your nutrition … health. Aim for a healthy eating pattern that includes vegetables and fruits, whole grains and protein foods daily. …
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… Overview Make a chart with three columns and as many rows you need for your exercises. The chart can help you see your progress in the level 1 and level 2 exercises …
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… (BNP) test measures the amount of the BNP hormone in your blood. BNP is made by your heart and shows how well your heart is working. Normally, only a low amount of BNP is …
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… her vulva and vagina . A vaginal self-examination may help you better understand your body, the changes that take place during the menstrual … The best time to do a vaginal self-examination is between your menstrual periods. A vaginal self-examination should …
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… (as for in vitro fertilization ) increases the chances that you will conceive two or more fetuses at the same time. … premature birth, low birth weight, and health problems for you and your babies. And it raises the risk of one or more of the …
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… Anoscopy, proctoscopy, and sigmoidoscopy tests allow your doctor to look at the inner lining of your anus, your rectum, and the lower part of the large intestine …
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… When your loved one is diagnosed with a life-limiting illness, it … Work at keeping the lines of communication open with your loved one, with his or her doctor, and with your family. Recognize your family's style of communication. …
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… For Achilles tendinopathy , physiotherapy can decrease your pain. It can allow you to gradually return to your normal activities. For an Achilles tendon rupture, you …
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… to Expect Treatment Overview Sometimes your digestive system isn't able to process foods. Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) gives you liquid nutrition through a tube (catheter) inserted into … into the blood. They don't go through the digestive tract. You may need TPN if you: Have an injury to or had part of …
