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… Do not smoke around your baby Smoking or exposure to second-hand smoke increases the risk of SIDS. Carefully …
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… your family has one child with clubfoot, the chances of a second infant having the condition increase. Clubfoot … your family has one child with clubfoot, the chances of a second infant having the condition increase. Clubfoot …
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… This can be done with a fetal ultrasound during the second trimester. Find out if you are immune If you have … or your child is not immune, you can prevent chickenpox by getting the vaccine. It is recommended for: All healthy … chickenpox and pregnancy can be a dangerous combination. Getting the vaccine when not pregnant prevents complications …
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… Ventricular fibrillation may cause fainting within seconds. It can cause death if not treated. Emergency … short of breath during physical activity and have trouble getting your heartbeat and breathing under control? It's … or you have any concerns (for example, if symptoms are not getting better as you would expect). You may need care …
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… This includes staying at a healthy weight, not smoking, and getting regular exercise. Keep your wrists straight, or only … of other problems, like nerve damage or the need for a second surgery. Endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery. … This includes staying at a healthy weight, not smoking, and getting regular exercise. Keep your wrists straight, or only …
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… breathe in and out as deeply and as fast as you can for 15 seconds. Some tests may be repeated after you have inhaled a … breathe in and out as deeply and as fast as you can for 15 seconds. Some tests may be repeated after you have inhaled a …
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… how hard the blood pushes when your heart is pumping. The second number is the diastolic pressure (bottom number). It … alcoholic drinks per week. Being overweight or obese. Not getting exercise or physical activity. Race. People of … Eat less saturated and total fats. Learn more Fitness: Getting and Staying Active Healthy Eating: Eating Less …
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… Can the flu be prevented? You can help prevent the flu by getting the flu vaccine every year. It's best to get the … or living in any of these areas increases your risk of getting the flu. The risk of having severe symptoms and … if coughing keeps you awake. Avoid smoking and breathing second-hand smoke . This is good advice anytime, but it is …
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… glucose screen may be done early in pregnancy and in the second trimester to check for gestational diabetes. Testing … glucose screen may be done early in pregnancy and in the second trimester to check for gestational diabetes. Testing …
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… up. They can be painful. These cramps can last from a few seconds to a few minutes. Walking or stretching your leg can … weakness or numbness: Gotten worse? Numbness or weakness is getting worse Stayed about the same (not better or worse)? … Pain more than 2 weeks Has the pain: Gotten worse? Pain is getting worse Stayed about the same (not better or worse)? …
