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… and always use absorbent material, such as paper towels, first. Then clean the area of the spill more thoroughly with … of your gloves in a plastic bag. Add gloves to your first aid kit so you are prepared. How do I protect myself … or smoking Before breastfeeding Before and after providing first aid Before and after providing care to a person After …
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… Planning a pregnancy can be exciting and, if it’s your first, a little bit scary. On this page, you can find advice …
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… In a double-contrast or air-contrast study , the colon is first filled with barium, and then the barium is drained … X-ray picture. You will lie on the X-ray table while the first X-ray film is taken. While you are lying on your side … is used to keep the equipment cool. When the barium first flows into your colon, it may feel a bit cool. As your …
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… your baby will change depending on their appetite. When you first introduce solid foods, your baby may only eat around 2 … coconut For more information HealthLink File #69c Baby’s first foods HealthLink File #110b Preventing choking in … formula: Safely making and storing formula (#69b) Baby's first foods (#69c) Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat …
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… Take an anti-nausea medicine such as Gravol with the first dose and again 1 hour before the second dose. If you … you take the active hormone pills. In a 28-day pack, the first 21 pills contain hormones. The last 7 pills (the ones … An IUD may cause cramping and bleeding during the first few days after it's inserted. Call your doctor if you …
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… have some belly pain and may need pain medicine for the first week or so after surgery. The cut that the doctor … loss You probably will lose weight very quickly in the first few months after surgery. As time goes on, your weight … about what to eat after the surgery. For about the first month after surgery, your stomach can only handle …
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… or auditory dyssynchrony. Learning problems and other developmental disabilities . Problems moving the eyes, … Feed your baby at least every 2 to 3 hours during the first week or two. This helps keep bilirubin moving out of … or is not feeding well. Growth and Development, Newborn Jaundice in Newborns …
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… than usual. The symptoms usually are the worst for the first 3 or 4 days. But it can take 1 to 2 weeks to get … milder. It's best to start taking it within 2 days of your first symptoms. Can the flu be prevented? You can help … and dry or sore throat. You may not notice these during the first few days of the illness when other symptoms are more …
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… or meningitis. Lead poisoning. Problems with brain development that occurred before birth. Used drugs, like … fumes. Call your doctor now if you have a seizure for the first time. If you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, call … or meningitis. Lead poisoning. Problems with brain development that occurred before birth. Used drugs, like …
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… strength and confidence, even if they don't feel it at first. Help children become involved socially with other … would-be bullies. Bullying Growth and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years Growth and Development, Ages 6 to 10 Years Growth and Development: …
