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… to your child. Experts say not to give decongestants to children younger than 6 years. In rare cases, fluid buildup … their ears feel plugged. Fluid can build up when a cold, allergy, or some other problem causes the small tube that … their ears feel plugged. Fluid can build up when a cold, allergy, or some other problem causes the small tube that …
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… questions about what to expect and how to prepare for your baby’s arrival. Healthy eating, emotional support and safety … tool helps estimate when you are likely to deliver your baby. Your second trimester Learn what to expect during the … blocks for growth and development that you and your baby need. Regular physical activity can help achieve …
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… Overview Collecting breast milk is a way of giving your baby breast milk in a bottle. If you collect milk, you can … store breast milk? Storing breast milk lets you feed your baby later or allows someone else to do it. This is useful … will be gone at feeding time. It's also a way to give your baby breast milk if he or she can't breastfeed. How long can …
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… Effacement and dilatation allow a baby to be born through the birth canal. Effacement means … and open (dilate). This prepares the cervix for the baby to pass through the birth canal (vagina). How fast the … uterus open (dilate) your cervix. They also help move the baby into position to be born. Effacement As the baby's head …
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… and new parents wonder about using cloth diapers for their baby. Some parents chose to use a cloth diaper service, … sizes, or can be "one-size" and adjustable to fit your baby as he or she grows. Benefits of cloth diapers: … or for heavy wetters Cloth diapers can be easier on your baby’s skin and diaper rash may decrease Better diaper and …
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… result accuracy. Ultrasounds (18-20 weeks): Checks the baby’s development and position Provides estimated due date … In most cases, gestational diabetes goes away after the baby is born. Blood test (24–28 weeks): A shot of Rh immune … rate measuring your abdomen to check the growth of your baby Some women develop depression during pregnancy while a …
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… These problems have caused harm to the mother and unborn baby. The risk for uterine rupture increases as your … be used during pregnancy. It may harm the mother and unborn baby. Use reliable forms of birth control to prevent … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
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… inner ear. This medication is not recommended for use in children. How To Use This medication is taken by mouth with … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet … inner ear. This medication is not recommended for use in children. How To Use This medication is taken by mouth with …
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… You should not get the vaccine if you have a serious allergy (anaphylaxis) to polysorbate 80 which is in the … It is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of 19, who are able to understand the …
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… who receives them. This vaccine should not be used by children. How To Use Read all vaccine information available … freeze. Protect from light. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet … who receives them. This vaccine should not be used by children. How To Use Read all vaccine information available …