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… and odorless, you cannot tell if you have nitrate in your well water unless you test for it. Nitrate is more … this condition occurs in infants it is also known as “blue baby syndrome”. Babies under 6 months are particularly at … guideline levels of nitrate in drinking water. To help keep your family safe: Have your well water tested for nitrate …
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… gland is a butterfly-shaped gland that lies in front of your windpipe (trachea), just below your voice box (larynx). The thyroid gland uses iodine from … 3 years of life. Intellectual disability may occur if a baby's thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone …
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… pregnancy Last updated August 3, 2013 When you're pregnant, your partner may be your primary support. But no one person can give you all you … and prenatal classes Preparing the home for the new baby Being involved in the labour and birth Talking about …
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… with other respiratory infections. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask you about your symptoms and do a physical examination. They may take a … in the hospital. This allows the doctor to see how well the baby copes with and recovers from coughing spells. It also …
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… Seizure. HELLP syndrome can be dangerous for both you and your baby. If you have these symptoms, you need emergency medical … have a vaginal delivery. But a caesarean may be needed for your or your baby's safety. Before delivery, you will get …
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… diabetes and are planning to become pregnant, meet with your doctor. Things to discuss include: Your A1c goal, your medicine for diabetes, and your weight. … they develop more insulin resistance. The risks to your baby. Your diabetes will put your baby at risk for birth …
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… triggers an allergic reaction. Whether you or someone in your care has an allergy, making safe food choices that … and hay fever tend to run in families. Learn how to reduce your baby’s risk of developing food allergies: Reducing the risk …
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… an asthma attack, it can make it harder to breathe, and the baby may get less oxygen. But when asthma is well … treatments are safe to use when you're pregnant. Talk to your doctor about the safest treatment for you. What are the risks of uncontrolled asthma during pregnancy? If your asthma is not controlled, risks to your health include: …
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… Tooth decay is damage that occurs when germs (bacteria) in your mouth make acids that eat away at a tooth. It can lead … clear, sticky substance called plaque is always forming on your teeth and gums. Plaque contains bacteria that feed on … take steps early to prevent tooth decay. To help prevent baby bottle tooth decay, don't put your baby to bed with a …
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… people have one of four blood types: A, B, AB, or O. If your red blood cells have: The A antigen. You have type A blood. The liquid portion of your blood (plasma) has antibodies that attack type B blood. … a woman who has Rh-negative blood becomes pregnant with a baby (fetus) that has Rh-positive blood. This is called Rh …
