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… August 10, 2013 During the third trimester (the last three months of pregnancy) your baby continues to develop, gains weight and begins to …
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… Sugar Levels On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … Preventing High Blood Sugar Diabetes in Children: Treating Low Blood Sugar Diabetes: Preventing High Blood Sugar … adult or older child are different than the symptoms in a baby or toddler . Severe Severe dehydration Moderate …
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… Conditions Basics What is an undescended testicle? As a baby boy grows inside his mother, he develops testicles . … (drops) on its own by the time the baby is 3 months old. If your baby's testicle hasn't dropped by the time he is 6 … early as 12 months of age. That's why many doctors advise treating an undescended testicle by the time a baby is 1 year …
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… in drinking water are a concern when levels are above the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. The maximum … and odorless, you cannot tell if you have nitrate in your well water unless you test for it. Nitrate is more … this condition occurs in infants it is also known as “blue baby syndrome”. Babies under 6 months are particularly at …
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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. … need to stay in the hospital from several weeks to several months. What can you expect when your baby comes home? Some …
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… to keep blood flowing in the proper direction through your heart. If the mitral valve doesn't close properly, it's … get tired easily and need to rest often. It may take 1 to 2 months to get your energy back. Even though the surgery … your mitral valve, it is still important to eat a heart-healthy diet, get regular exercise, stay at a healthy …
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… Injuries, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … Yes Recent head injury No Recent head injury Does your baby seem sick? A sick baby probably will not be acting … not responsive) Sick Baby is sick (sleepier than usual, not eating or drinking like usual) Do you think your baby has a …
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… Information Overview What are crib safety standards? Strict guidelines for crib construction help prevent many injuries. If a crib doesn't meet current safety standards, your baby may be injured. A properly constructed crib has: Less …
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… Health Tools What to Expect After a Stroke Stroke Rehab and Your Recovery Concerns of the Caregiver Preventing Another … with helping you resume daily activities. This includes eating, bathing, and dressing. You may learn how to use … care of yourself too. If you are a caregiver, you must stay healthy enough to help. You are an important part of their …
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… On Inside On this page: Overview Overview At this time, your baby may be spending a lot of time upside down. This … baby is born after week 36 of pregnancy, the chances of healthy survival are very good. Adaptation Date: …
