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… . Increased risk among women for having babies with a low birth weight, which may result in the death of the baby. … . Increased risk among women for having babies with a low birth weight, which may result in the death of the baby. …
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… the placenta is firmly attached to the uterine wall until birth. If the placenta separates from the uterus before the … the placenta is firmly attached to the uterine wall until birth. If the placenta separates from the uterus before the …
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… and the scrotum. Normally such openings close before birth or shortly after. Hydroceles that appear later in life … and the scrotum. Normally such openings close before birth or shortly after. Hydroceles that appear later in life …
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… childhood and puberty. Also, the septum can be deviated at birth (congenital) or because of an injury, such as a broken … childhood and puberty. Also, the septum can be deviated at birth (congenital) or because of an injury, such as a broken …
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… be a sign of glaucoma or inflammation of the muscles that control the pupil ( iritis ). Have it checked by your … infants who were either born at or before 30 weeks, whose birth weight was 1250 g (2.8 lb) or less, or who are at high … The first screening is recommended about 4 to 9 weeks after birth. footnote 1 Health Tools Health Tools help you make …
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… as Down syndrome . But this test can't find many common birth defects, such as cleft lip , cleft palate , or heart … amniotic fluid may be measured. These results can find some birth defects, genetic diseases, and the maturity of your … as Down syndrome . But this test can't find many common birth defects, such as cleft lip , cleft palate , or heart …
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… Nutrition for healthy term infants: Recommendations from birth to six months. A joint statement of Health Canada, … Nutrition for healthy term infants: Recommendations from birth to six months. A joint statement of Health Canada, … Nutrition for healthy term infants: Recommendations from birth to six months. A joint statement of Health Canada, …
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… children under 18 years old to use them. At any age, these devices damage your skin the same way UV radiation from the …
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… to disinfect water. Commercially available water treatment devices, drops or tablets Various treatment products …
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… needles and syringes. You can buy a small needle clipper device that breaks the needle off the syringe and stores it … needles and syringes. You can buy a small needle clipper device that breaks the needle off the syringe and stores it …