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… as long as they are not visibly dirty. How should I wash my baby’s hands? To properly wash your baby’s hands, follow the steps below: Wash with plain soap … Wash your hands before you: Prepare or eat food Feed a baby or child, including breastfeeding Give a child medicine …
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… Cardiac Rehabilitation: Exercise Cardiac Rehabilitation: Home Program Cardiac Rehabilitation: Hospital Program … Heart Failure Clopidogrel and Genetic Testing Cold Hands: Home Treatment Compression Stockings for Varicose Veins … Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: What to Expect After You Go Home Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Coronary Artery Bypass …
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… radiation used for treating cancer can be dangerous to the baby. Your doctor may talk to you about the risks and … used during pregnancy because it can be harmful to the baby. Diagnostic tests that use radiation may be used during … radiation used for treating cancer can be dangerous to the baby. Your doctor may talk to you about the risks and …
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… footnote 1 Sometime before you are ready to push your baby out, you will have help getting out of the tub. Delivering in water A water birth is the delivery of a baby while in a tub or pool of warm water. More research is … footnote 1 Sometime before you are ready to push your baby out, you will have help getting out of the tub. …
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… People who developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) within 8 weeks of getting a tetanus vaccine, without another cause … influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine (#105) Your baby's immune system and vaccines (#50a) The benefits of …
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… gene. What are the symptoms? Some common symptoms in a baby who has CF include a blocked small intestine, breathing … A medical history and a physical examination are often the first steps in diagnosing CF. This is followed by screening … A medical history and a physical examination are often the first steps in diagnosing CF. This is followed by screening …
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… injury to your neck or back, a radiologist will look at the first X-ray pictures before taking others. This is done to … a lead apron will be put over your belly to protect the baby from exposure to radiation from the X-rays. The chance … injury to your neck or back, a radiologist will look at the first X-ray pictures before taking others. This is done to …
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… not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
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… High blood sugar can lead to problems for you and your baby. Insulin is given as a shot into the fatty tissue just … bottle or cartridge. When you use an insulin bottle for the first time, write the date on the bottle. Insulin stored at … bottle or cartridge. When you use an insulin bottle for the first time, write the date on the bottle. Insulin stored at …
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… your doctor about genetic counselling and screening your baby. Your baby may be tested using a sample of your blood or an … pregnancy or help you make decisions about caring for your baby. If you find out you are a carrier of one of these …