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… Overview Collecting breast milk is a way of giving your baby breast milk in a bottle. If you collect milk, you … up to 6 months. How can you store breast milk safely? Here are tips for storing breast milk safely. Wash your hands … the outside of the bag or bottle. Thaw frozen breast milk carefully. Run warm water over the storage container until …
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… affect (PBA) is a problem in the brain that causes you to laugh or cry for no reason. The sudden fits of tears … can happen at any time, no matter what you're feeling. What are the symptoms? When you have PBA, you may suddenly cry or … can happen at any time, no matter what you're feeling. What are the symptoms? When you have PBA, you may suddenly cry or …
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… 9-1-1 Where to get help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week If you or someone you know talks about suicide, self-harm, a … Medicine David Messenger MD - Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: … & David Messenger MD - Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine This information does not replace the advice of …
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… of the rapid changes and intensity of labour at this time, you may not get much relief from pain and discomfort between … every two to three minutes and lasting 60 seconds. Healthcare provider monitors fetal heart rate every 15-30 minutes.  … you have the urge to push. If you have the urge to push and are not fully dilated (10 centimetres), pant (like a dog) …
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… buildup (plaque) from one of the carotid arteries. There are two of these arteries. One runs along each side of the neck. They supply blood to your brain. When plaque builds up in either one, it can … your neck just below the jaw. Opens the carotid artery and carefully removes the plaque. May sew (graft) a man-made or …
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… skin is a common problem that can occur at any age. When you have dry skin, your skin may be rough, or scaly or flaky, and it may itch. There are many causes of dry skin. As you age, your skin produces … if you use hot water for your baths or showers. How do you care for dry skin? The following home treatment suggestions …
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… Where to get help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week If you or someone you know talks about suicide, self-harm, a … abuse. Misuse alcohol or drugs (substance use disorder). Are LGBTQ2S+ . Issues like discrimination and abuse can contribute to an increased risk. Are lonely or don't have many social contacts. Are veterans …
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… On this page: Overview Overview What are genes? Genes are the part of a body cell that contain the biological … that contains instructions for the development of the cell. You inherit half of your genetic information from your …
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… of the pericardium, which is the sac that surrounds your heart. Pericarditis usually doesn't cause serious … Most people feel better in a couple of weeks. When there are problems, they may include: A buildup of fluid in the … tuberculosis . In many cases, the cause is not known. What are the symptoms? The main symptom is a sharp pain in the …
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… What is farsightedness? People who are farsighted see things at a distance more easily than … a variation from normal, not a disease. How it affects you may change as you age. What causes it? Farsightedness … eye than normal. Farsightedness often runs in families. In rare cases, some diseases such as retinopathy and eye tumours …