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… Constipation: Keeping Your Bowels Healthy On this page: Overview Related … Include fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains in your diet each day. Drink plenty of fluids. Get some … to be active in blocks of 10 minutes or more throughout your day and week. Take a fibre supplement. You can take a …
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… Questions to Ask About Your Medicines On this page: Overview … taking. Here are some examples of questions you might ask your doctor or pharmacist. What can you tell me about this … crush it in food or drink? Reminders Be sure you understand your doctor's instructions. State any concerns you have …
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… Low-Vision Accommodations in Your Home On this page: Overview … can give you detailed information and training on doing your household tasks and other activities that can be more … so that it is aimed at what you want to see, and away from your eyes. Add table and floor lamps in areas where extra …
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… a child is turning blue and cannot speak or cough, follow your organization's health and safety procedures. Call 9-1-1 … and alert before offering them food Do not prop or leave a baby alone with a bottle. The liquid can come out too fast … babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby formula: Before you start (#69a) Feeding
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… Writing your birth plan or birth wishes Last updated August 12, 2013 … Your body has been carefully designed to deliver your baby safely, and most births go smoothly, without any … our baby as soon as possible after birth and continue breastfeeding on cue I know babies feed frequently at night and I …
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… they do, the best thing you can do is be prepared. Talk to your doctor or take a class to learn how to do rescue … all the steps for CPR. To use an AED, place it next to the baby and turn it on. The AED will tell you what to do next. … baby's breastbone just below that line. If you are using your thumbs, use your fingers to encircle the baby's chest …
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… Pregnancy: Should I Bank My Baby's Umbilical Cord Blood? Decision Point You may want to … a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about …
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Your child and play from birth to 3 years Last updated … part of healthy development. Through play and curiosity, your child develops language skills, social skills such as … and play As a parent, you are the first to play with your baby. Playing with your baby helps you build a strong …
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… Preparing your toddler for healthcare visits Last updated August 11, 2013 Your toddler needs regular healthcare, including visits to … to make those trips less stressful for both of you: Talk to your toddler about what's happening. Explain where you are …
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… Can cloth diapers work for your family? Last updated March 17, 2014 Modern-day cloth … and new parents wonder about using cloth diapers for their baby. Some parents chose to use a cloth diaper service, … different sizes, or can be "one-size" and adjustable to fit your baby as he or she grows. Benefits of cloth diapers: …