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… process. Practical ways to help your child quit For the first week, keep your child's hands busy with puzzles, … your child pick a reward for reaching that goal. During the first week, reward your child on the first day. Then reward him or her every other day for good …
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… What are the symptoms? Most of the time when people are first infected with TB, the disease is so mild that they … of people Infants and children and people with HIV or AIDS who have active TB need special care. What Increases … of the disease and which medicines were used during the first treatment. Prevention Active tuberculosis (TB) is very …
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… milk (breast milk) is the only food your baby needs for the first 6 months. When your baby starts solid foods, continue … as soon as possible after they are born, ideally within the first hour. The first milk you make is called colostrum. Colostrum is very …
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… The foundation for breastfeeding is established in the first few weeks after delivery. Planning ahead for … help with chores, diaper changes, and other duties for the first few weeks after your baby is born. Getting help can … you deliver. A baby is typically very alert during the first couple of hours after birth. This is the best time to …
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… (CPR) or other emergency medical procedures provided by first responders or other health care providers if their … order that no CPR be provided by health care providers and first responders. For the form to be valid, it must be … that is visible and signed, you will not be given CPR by first responders or other health care providers. In home …
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… and hydraulic fluid may cause no visible reaction in the first few days after injection but serious complications can become apparent after the first 3 days. The amount of substance injected. Larger … injection injury than your dominant hand. The thumb and first two fingers are most likely to be injured. The …
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… It can happen to any woman. But it's most common during the first 6 months of breastfeeding. You can keep nursing your … nursing won't harm your baby. If you have mastitis, you may first notice a painful area on one breast. It may be red, … the side-lying position . Alternate which breast you offer first. Wear a bra that isn't too tight or restrictive. Take …
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… your body feels. Or think about how you breathe when you first wake up in the morning or just before you fall asleep. … lots of breathing exercises you can do to help relax. The first exercise below—belly breathing—is simple to learn and … to 10 times, add the second step to your breathing: inhale first into your lower lungs as before, and then continue …
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… Your baby may be fussy and have trouble sleeping for the first few days. He may feel some pain for a few days when he … Circumcision has some health benefits. For example: In the first year of life, urinary tract infections (UTIs) happen … When my son is born, we will not have him circumcised. Aidan, age 25 When our son William was born, we didn't have …
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… being diagnosed with a life-limiting illness. Don't be afraid to talk to someone if you're worried about them. Talking … being diagnosed with a life-limiting illness. Don't be afraid to talk to someone if you're worried about them. Talking …