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… blockers. This medication is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years old due to an increased risk of … Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or cough-and-cold products) because they may contain … Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or cough-and-cold products) because they may contain …
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… also known as "wryneck," is a condition in which your baby's head is tilted. The chin points to one shoulder, … opposite shoulder. Treatment is necessary to prevent your baby's face and skull from growing unevenly and to prevent … the neck muscle that runs up and toward the back of your baby's neck (sternocleidomastoid muscle) is shortened. This …
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… mumps, rubella, and varicella [chickenpox]) vaccines. Most children get the vaccine as part of their regular shots. … all instructions on the label. If you give medicine to a baby, follow your doctor's advice about what amount to give. … all instructions on the label. If you give medicine to a baby, follow your doctor's advice about what amount to give. …
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… manganese may harm brain development in infants and young children. According to Health Canada, manganese is most … vulnerable/sensitive population (e.g. infants and young children). Health Canada has also established a new … of water. Examples include bottled water for preparing baby formula for infants and young children. Adults who …
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… to make milk ( prolactin ). So the more often you feed your baby and empty your breasts, the more milk your body makes. Breast milk changes over time with a baby's nutritional needs. Colostrum. Your breasts make this … This breast milk comes in about 3 to 6 days after your baby is born. It's high in protein. Mature milk. This breast …
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… This usually occurs when a mother makes more milk than her baby uses. Your breasts may become firm and swollen, which can make it hard for your baby to breastfeed. What causes it? Engorgement may happen: … as usual. If you suddenly stop breastfeeding. When your baby suddenly starts breastfeeding less than usual. This may …
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… arms and legs. They gaze toward a familiar voice. Your baby's face may brighten as they watch your face and … need a rest from the interaction. Crying can mean that your baby may be hungry, lonely, bored, uncomfortable, or simply overwhelmed. You will soon learn to figure out your baby's types of crying. You may even be able to do it within …
Medications
… herbal products). A rash may be more common and serious in children taking this medication. Report any rash right away. … can lower the risk of passing HIV infection to your baby, and efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir may be part of … codeine). Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or cough-and-cold products) because they may contain …
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… and cold. You'll also likely be focused on your newly born baby and wanting confirmation that he or she is healthy. … Image The umbilical cord is cut and clamped after the baby is born. Healthcare provider takes an Apgar score to check baby’s overall health. Baby’s placenta separates from the …
Medical tests
… Test Overview A non-stress test is a test that checks your baby's heartbeat patterns. It can show heart rate changes when the baby moves. It also shows changes when you have … having them. A fetal heart rate that speeds up when the baby moves means the baby is getting enough oxygen. Why It …