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… when inhaled over a longer period of time, it will affect your nervous system, causing shaking, drowsiness, weakness, … ability to eliminate mercury. In pregnancy, the developing baby’s nervous system is of particular concern. What do I do … residential mercury spills rarely, if ever, lead to medical emergencies. Call the Drug and Poison Information Centre …
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… , fat, or fluid pushes through a weak spot or hole in your baby's stomach muscles. This causes a bulge near or in the belly button, or navel. It may look like your child's belly button is swollen. Many children have an …
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… especially to children. Don't give any antihistamines to your child unless you've checked with the doctor first. The … epilepsy, or an enlarged prostate. Antihistamines can cause your other health problems to get worse and also may … and tranquilizers. Read the package carefully, and ask your pharmacist or doctor to help you choose an …
Medical tests
… test can be done at any age. It may be done as soon as your baby is 10 days old, but it is often done when a baby is 2 to 4 weeks of age. Your child may need more than one sweat test to confirm a …
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… frequently on the back of the neck (stork bites) and on a baby's upper eyelids, upper lip, or between the eyebrows … of port-wine stains. If a port-wine stain makes you or your child feel shy or self-conscious, ask your doctor about treatment options and/or support groups …
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… serious eye damage. Fill a sink or dishpan with water. Put your face in the water, then open and close your eyelids to force water to all parts of your eye. You can also flush your eye gently under a running …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about … and drawn up into an oral syringe to be given to the baby. (See Patient Information Leaflet.) The dosage is based …
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… sun during these hours, make sure to take care to protect yourself and your family. Physical sunscreens, such as zinc oxide, are … that covers the back of the neck, and clothing to protect your child's skin. Use broad-spectrum sunscreen and lip balm …
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… Opioids can help suppress how you perceive pain and calm your emotional response to pain. They do this by reducing … aren't used right before delivery because they can slow the baby's breathing. Side effects The most common side effects … can also make the baby sleepy and less interested in breastfeeding if they are given close to delivery. Related …
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… at night when they feed. They can go for weeks without feeding. Kissing bugs can carry a parasite that causes … for these other signs: The bugs themselves, especially in your mattress or pillow Tiny bloodstains on sheets and … at night when they feed. They can go for weeks without feeding. Kissing bugs can carry a parasite that causes …
