3721 results found
Health topics
… and 37 weeks of pregnancy, it's called a preterm birth. A baby born early is called preterm (or premature). Preterm … and 37 weeks of pregnancy, it's called a preterm birth. A baby born early is called preterm (or premature). Preterm …
Health topics
… Your body has been carefully designed to deliver your baby safely, and most births go smoothly, without any … birthing positions, or making arrangements to touch your baby's head during the birth. Examples of a birth wishes … if possible After the birth, we would like to have the baby placed on my chest, skin-to-skin Tom would like to cut …
Medications
… meningitis). Some brands are approved for use only in children, while others can be used in both children and adults. Vaccines may not fully protect everyone … the thigh in infants or into the upper arm in toddlers, children, and adults. The child may receive up to 4 …
Medications
… in people at high risk from the infection (such as young children, older adults, and people with chronic health … into a muscle by a health care professional. Adults and children usually receive the injection in the upper arm, and … one dose is required for people aged 9 years and older. Children under 9 years of age may receive a second dose …
Health topics
… Conditions Basics What is an undescended testicle? As a baby boy grows inside his mother, he develops testicles . … testicle does not move into the scrotum as it should, the baby has an undescended testicle . In rare cases, both testicles are undescended. It is most common in baby boys who were born before their due date or who were …
Health topics
… These tougher bacteria can spread to family members, children, and co-workers. People in your community will have … These tougher bacteria can spread to family members, children, and co-workers. People in your community will have …
Medications
… be used only when clearly needed. It may harm an unborn baby or cause other problems with the baby such as being born too early (premature) or having low … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
Health topics
… may choose to breastfeed and use a bottle for some of your baby's feedings. It is best to wait until your baby has been breastfeeding well for several weeks before you try feeding your baby from a bottle. Sometimes the shape of the nipple plays …
Health topics
… Problems with objects in the ear most often occur in children younger than age 5 and in people who have problems … or older child may be different than in a young child or baby . Yes Diabetes or immune problem No Diabetes or immune … ear canal with warm (body temperature) mineral, olive, or baby oil. The insect may float out. Call your doctor if you …
Health topics
… Men: 0–15 millimetres per hour (mm/hr) Women: 0–20 mm/hr Children: 0–10 mm/hr Newborns: 0–2 mm/hr What if your … Men: 0–15 millimetres per hour (mm/hr) Women: 0–20 mm/hr Children: 0–10 mm/hr Newborns: 0–2 mm/hr What if your …
