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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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… 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 … may recommend amniocentesis if your chances of having a baby with a genetic condition or birth defect are higher …
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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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… Overview Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment … head to make it easier to breathe and sleep. Suction your baby's nose if he or she can't breathe well enough to eat or … Fretfulness (irritability) and not sleeping well. Poor feeding. Apnea, where breathing stops for about 15 to 20 …
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… this page: How it Spreads What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … , or spinal tap, is usually done to check for meningitis. A sample of fluid is removed from around the spine and tested. … birth. A mother can pass germs that cause meningitis to her baby even if the mother doesn't have symptoms. Through …
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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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… difficile (C. diff) are bacteria that live in your large intestine, or colon, all the time. They usually … for cancer. The C. diff toxins test looks at a stool sample to see if those toxins are present. A positive result … urine mixed with it). Or a narrow tube may be put into the baby's rectum while you hold the baby on your lap. How It …
