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… 19, 2024 On this page: What to expect Medical care during your first trimester Prenatal genetic screening Keep in mind Wondering what's involved in early visits to your doctor or midwife? Here's an overview … done between 10 to 14 weeks to tell you the chance of your baby developing a genetic abnormality Urine tests to check …
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… Coughs, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … past 2 weeks No Surgery within past 2 weeks Does your baby seem sick? A sick baby probably will not be acting … problems are quickly worsening Slowly getting worse (over days)? Breathing problems are slowly worsening Staying about …
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… aren't just harmful when you're pregnant - they can affect your baby's health, too. It’s best not to drink alcohol or smoke … more information on why to avoid these risks. Alcohol and your baby The safest choice is not to drink alcohol while …
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… Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your Risk When should you call your doctor? Examinations and … your eyes checked regularly can find diabetic retinopathy early enough to treat it and help prevent vision loss. If … of pregnancy, and within the first year after the baby is born. The eye doctor can decide whether you need …
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… Crying, Age 3 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … crying. Teething . Teething symptoms may start about 3 to 5 days before a tooth breaks the skin. But symptoms can occur … is wet or soiled. Colic . All babies cry. But sometimes a baby will cry for hours at a time, no matter what you do. …
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… catching their breath. Why is folate important for my baby? Folate lowers the risk of your unborn baby having a neural tube defect (NTD). The … with a neural tube defect? NTDs can happen during the very early weeks of pregnancy, when you may not know that you are …
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… When to Call a Doctor Why It May Be Done Risks Caring for Your Child After Circumcision … has a family history of bleeding problems, or was born early and isn't yet able to go home. What are the risks of … the penis. The ring should fall off by itself in 10 to 12 days. A thin, yellow film may form over the area the day …
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… Pink Eye On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … common. It usually isn't serious and goes away in 7 to 10 days without medical treatment. Most cases of pink eye are … adult or older child are different than the symptoms in a baby or toddler . Yes Symptoms of serious illness No …
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… Non-Injury On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … include vision loss, double vision, or new trouble seeing clearly. Yes New vision changes No New vision changes Did you … problem Has the eyelid problem lasted for more than 2 days? Yes Eyelid problem for more than 2 days No Eyelid …
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… Blisters On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check … adult or older child are different than the symptoms in a baby or toddler . Yes Symptoms of serious illness No … 4: Mild pain Mild pain Has the pain lasted for more than 2 days? Yes Pain for more than 2 days No Pain for more than 2 …