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… and Older On this page: Overview Overview By the age of 4, your child may tell you they are having trouble hearing or understanding others. You can ask your child questions about their hearing. You
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… skills, and other medical treatments. These programs teach you how to care for your back and how to prevent reinjury. If you have long-term pain, they teach you how to manage your …
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… in the first few hours right after the injury. If you decide to use heat and you notice that the swelling increases, stop using heat and … after an injury may help restore and maintain flexibility. You can use a hot water bottle, a heating pad set on low, or …
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… claudication ) in some people who have PAD . If you have trouble walking because of your symptoms, this type of program may help you walk more easily. footnote 1 Your doctor may recommend a …
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… A caesarean delivery may delay the start of breastfeeding . You may be sleepy from medicine or in pain from the surgery. Try breastfeeding your baby as soon as you are able. Ask whether your baby can be brought into the …
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… because baby teeth begin to form before birth. If you are pregnant, eat a balanced, nutritious diet and be … Pregnancy. After birth, good nutrition plays a role in your baby's dental health, especially if you are breastfeeding. Even before teeth break through the …
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Your health this summer Last updated July 5, 2024 Download … the beautiful B.C. summers, while staying safe. Learn how you can beat the heat and stay cool during the warm weather. If you are spending more time outdoors, you may increase your …
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… muscle and tissue between the anus and the vagina. One step you could take that might help prevent tearing is to stretch and massage the perineum for a few weeks before your due date. Studies show that some people who did regular … rates of episiotomy . footnote 1 Starting at week 34 of your pregnancy, take about 5 minutes to massage your …
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… as dried leaf powder, tablet, capsule, and tea. If you would like to try feverfew to help prevent your migraine headaches, it is important to find feverfew that has been standardized (which means you receive the same amount of active ingredient in every …
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… arthritis in the joints of the hands or feet is so bad that you can't do your daily tasks, surgery may help you move better and with less pain. In the hands, the goal …