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… Child Older Than 1 Year Person Faints Choking While Alone Baby (Younger Than 1 Year) Overview A … you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Actionsets are designed to help people take an … Choking in Small Children Dealing With Emergencies Swallowed or Inhaled Objects Current as …
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… page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … Being exposed to cigarette smoke. Lying flat while bottle feeding. Using a pacifier. Using a bottle instead of … your hair and clothes can affect the child. Breastfeed your baby. There is some evidence that breastfeeding helps reduce …
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… other people. A person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because of the risk of passing HIV to your baby, it is very important for you to get tested for …
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… causes it? Chronic lung disease is caused by problems in a baby's lungs. It is most common in premature babies who are … birth. The most common first symptom is trouble breathing. Your newborn may: Grunt or breathe fast. Flare the nostrils. … sound when breathing. Tire easily during and after feeding. Have pale, grey, or blotchy skin, especially on the …
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… Often an older child will feel jealous when you have a new baby. It may take a few months before a child shows signs of these feelings. But after some time, your child will realize that the baby is there to stay. … a new baby. Here are ways to prepare older children for your family's new addition. Talk to them about the new baby. …
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… Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, which occurs when a baby dies suddenly while sleeping without a clear … I do to reduce the risk of sleep related infant death? Put your baby to sleep on his or her back every time (at night … . Breastfeed your baby Breastfeeding helps protect your baby against SIDS. Breastfeeding …
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… there's a range of weight gain that's good for you and your baby. Ask your doctor or midwife what your range is for … more about having a healthy pregnancy by being active and feeding your baby with healthy foods. Why does weight gain …
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… they are sleeping? Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related … (babies should be cozy and warm, but not too hot) Breastfeeding has also been shown to reduce the risk of SIDs. Room …
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… Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment … infection and wheezing in infants increases that baby’s risk for developing childhood asthma. footnote 4 … specialist typically prescribes these medicines. Plan for emergencies If your child has a severe asthma attack (the …
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… to do hand expression in the first three to four days after your baby is born is important. Hand expression of colostrum for a few minutes after feeding gives extra stimulation to your breasts. Although …
