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… the caregiver might stop paying the bills, providing food, medication, or other help to the older adult. Or, they … fluids) or suffer from malnutrition (not getting enough food). Some signs of abuse, such as frequent falls or …
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… has been affected by a wildfire? Do not drink, prepare food, or wash with tap water until officials say the water … . For water and food safety information when you return home after a …
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… alcohol at all. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy puts your baby at risk of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, also known … drugs during pregnancy or while breastfeeding may harm your baby. This includes prohibited drugs but could also include … For information on FASD and the effects it can have on your baby's health, see: Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder …
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… inverted nipples will still be able to breastfeed . If the baby is having a hard time latching on to the breast, ask … may naturally become more erect after the birth of your baby. Your health professional or a lactation consultant is usually able to help you and your baby start breastfeeding if your nipples stay inverted. In …
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… trimesters. During the first trimester, your developing baby (fetus) is growing quickly. Your body is producing … is dealing with the physical demands of carrying a larger baby. And you may not sleep well. All of this can make you … permission to play the "pregnancy card." You and your baby come first. Exercise. A walk, some yoga, or a favourite …
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… recommend banking cord blood on the slight chance that your baby will need stem cells someday. If your baby were to need stem cells, the cells would probably be from someone else rather than your baby's own stem cells. Allogeneic Stem …
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… fluid in your intestines and helping speed up movement of food through the gut. Tenapanor may improve stool texture … fluid in your intestines and helping speed up movement of food through the gut. Tenapanor may improve stool texture …
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… including when your body cannot get enough iron from food (because of poor nutrition or poor absorption) or when … including when your body cannot get enough iron from food (because of poor nutrition or poor absorption) or when …
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… and drink immediately. The powder may also be mixed with food instead of liquid and taken immediately. Replace cap … and drink immediately. The powder may also be mixed with food instead of liquid and taken immediately. Replace cap …
