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… spread of infection and the length of illness. People at high risk of serious illness who are in close contact with …
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… membrane oxygenation (ECMO) treatment as a newborn Very high bilirubin levels at birth that need an exchange …
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… nearly level with your hips. If your chair or desk is too high, use a footrest to raise your knees. Keep your … nearly level with your hips. If your chair or desk is too high, use a footrest to raise your knees. Keep your …
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… marks (striae) may appear on your abdomen, breasts, and thighs and there is very little that you can do to prevent … and already having stretch marks on your breasts or thighs After birth, stretch marks will gradually change from … provider - it could be caused by your iron supplement Eat high fibre foods Be physically active Have bowel movements …
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… (Milk or water is better than juice because of the high sugar content of juice.) If your baby isn't hungry or … (Milk or water is better than juice because of the high sugar content of juice.) If your baby isn't hungry or …
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… your last period. At 20 weeks, the fundus will be about as high as your belly button. The size of the uterus is … because there are many things that can make the fundus seem higher or lower than it really is. For example, the fetus … your last period. At 20 weeks, the fundus will be about as high as your belly button. The size of the uterus is …
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… on the belly, but they can also develop on the breasts and thighs. The cause of stretch marks is not well understood. … skin colour changes are not well understood. It may be that high levels of pregnancy hormones cause the skin to make … on stretch marks on the stomach. Then it may spread to the thighs, rear end (buttocks), and arms. PUPPP is not a serious …
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… family and friends. Manic behaviour , such as having very high energy, sleeping less than normal, being impulsive, or … family and friends. Manic behaviour , such as having very high energy, sleeping less than normal, being impulsive, or …
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… with a new one every 4 weeks. The vaginal ring is a highly effective method of birth control when it is used … with a new one every 4 weeks. The vaginal ring is a highly effective method of birth control when it is used …
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… other health problems, such as asthma , heart failure , high blood pressure , glaucoma , or an enlarged prostate . … other health problems, such as asthma , heart failure , high blood pressure , glaucoma , or an enlarged prostate . …