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… Your health when planning to become pregnant Last updated … Overview Planning a pregnancy can be exciting and, if it’s your first, a little bit scary. On this page, you can find … we are. One of the most important things you can do for your baby is to quit smoking. It is best to stop drinking …
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… Hip Fractures: What Increases Your Risk On this page: Overview … fracture affect women more often than men, because men have higher bone density than women and because of the decrease … increases your risk. Race. White and Asian people have a higher risk of osteoporosis . Osteoporosis raises the risk …
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… Coping when your baby cries a lot Last updated August 5, 2013 Overview … natural. Crying doesn't mean there's something wrong with your baby, or with you as a parent. A baby who's healthy but … sick, hurt or wanting to be held Crying doesn't mean your baby is bad or mad at you Crying is a normal …
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… Preparing siblings to meet your new baby Last updated August 2, 2013 If you have other children at home, make sure they're ready to welcome their new brother … the idea that families often have more than one child. Take your child to a playgroup. Make friends with parents who …
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… Cold Exposure: What Increases Your Risk of Injury? On this page: Overview Related … at freezing temperatures. People who live in poorly heated homes can gradually develop hypothermia in temperatures of … feel colder. Heat loss may increase in windy weather. High altitudes. At higher altitudes, the air is "thinner" so …
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… Helping Your Child Avoid Tobacco, Drugs, and Alcohol On this page: … Development, Ages 6 to 10 Years Helping Kids Handle Peer Pressure Helping Your Child Build Inner Strength Stress in … Development, Ages 6 to 10 Years Helping Kids Handle Peer Pressure Helping Your Child Build Inner Strength Stress in …
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… Starting Medicines for ADHD: How to Care for Your Child On this page: Overview Overview Medicines for ADHD may help your child be more calm and focused. Stimulant medicines are … prescribed. Make sure that medicines are stored safely at home and at school. Lock up medicines. And store them at …
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… Coping When Your Child Is Near the End of Life On this page: Overview … Care Plan Getting Support Overview When your child has a serious illness, the time may come when a … doctor if your child can spend his or her remaining time at home. Many families want to take their child home. That's …
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… Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula Last … it’s important to prepare and store it safely to protect your baby. What are the different types of infant formula? … that can be in contact with the formula If you use a home sterilizer system to disinfect, follow the …
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… Your Substitute Decision-Maker: How to Choose Someone On … not be your agent, unless you are related to the person by blood or by marriage. If your state allows, choose one or … not be your agent, unless you are related to the person by blood or by marriage. If your state allows, choose one or …
