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… Preparing siblings to meet your new baby Last updated August 2, 2013 If you have other children … the idea that families often have more than one child. Take your child to a playgroup. Make friends with parents who …
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… Early Signs of Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related … is the first 10 weeks of pregnancy. Pregnancy begins when your egg joins with a sperm (fertilization) and attaches to … called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). In the first 30 days of pregnancy, hCG increases every day. Pregnancy tests …
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… Feeding your baby formula: Before you start Last updated October 30, … the night. This is normal. Feed your baby when you notice early signs of hunger. For example, your baby may: Bring … at each feed. Every baby is different. In the first few days, your baby’s stomach is small and they may only need …
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… Taking Care of Yourself When Your Baby Is Fussy On this page: Overview … Typically, babies cry more during the late afternoon or early evening. Schedule a relative, friend, or neighbour to …
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… Signs That Your Baby Is Getting Enough Breast Milk On this page: Overview … every 2 to 3 hours for a feeding during the first few days, if needed. After 2 months, your baby will be able to … Has regular dirty and wet diapers. During the first few days of life, breastfed newborns have about 3 wet diapers a …
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… you are sick If you have diabetes, other illnesses can make your blood sugar go up. This can be dangerous. When you're sick with influenza (flu) or another illness, your body releases hormones to fight infection. These … also make it hard for insulin or other medicines to lower your blood sugar. Sick-day guidelines Work with your doctor …
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… Baby safety Last updated December 4, 2024 Overview Babies … way. Learn about the proactive steps you can take to keep your baby safe. Creating a safe environment for your baby It’s important to create a safe space for your …
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… Baby health Last updated December 4, 2024 Overview Find health information for your baby’s first year. Learn about common illnesses and … Positional plagiocephaly (flattened head) Failure to thrive Early disease screening of newborns Newborn blood spot card …
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… Overfeeding a Baby On this page: Overview Overview … intense in an already colicky baby. What are signs that your baby has had enough to eat? Babies give cues during … are. Pay attention to these cues to help determine when your baby has had enough to eat. A baby who is hungry will …
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… Baby Blues On this page: Overview … blues, also called the "baby blues," during the first few days after childbirth. They may lose sleep, feel irritable, … depression affects up to 15 out of 100 women. footnote 1 If your moodiness or anxiety lasts for more than 2 weeks, or if …
