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… bluish tint occurs, it often is during activities when the baby needs more oxygen, such as when crying and feeding. … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… to take pictures of the salivary glands . This can help your doctor find the cause of dry mouth ( xerostomia ) or … gland scan, the tracer liquid is put into a vein ( IV) in your arm. The tracer moves through your blood and into the … test can get into your breast milk and is not good for the baby. How It Is Done A salivary gland scan is usually done …
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… and egg retrieval To prepare for a procedure using your own eggs, you will likely get daily hormone shots and be closely monitored for about 1 to 2 weeks. Your doctor will check your blood estrogen levels and use ultrasound to see how …
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… difficile (C. diff) are bacteria that live in your large intestine, or colon, all the time. They usually … difficile (C. diff) toxins. How To Prepare Tell your doctor if you have recently taken antibiotics. How It … urine mixed with it). Or a narrow tube may be put into the baby's rectum while you hold the baby on your lap. How It …
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… Chemical exposure Take care during pregnancy to protect your developing baby (fetus) from harmful chemicals. Avoid pesticides, … gloves, ventilate the area, and avoid inhaling fumes. Limit your lead exposure. Lead may be present in old paint, metal …
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… ingredients that make them safe and effective to protect your child from disease. Each vaccine contains a small … or weakened and the toxoids are inactive. Vaccines help your child’s immune system build protection against disease. … in a vaccine is similar to that in the infant formula a baby may drink in a day. Formaldehyde – Some vaccines are …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about … and softens your cervix (cervical ripening) to allow the baby to pass through the birth canal during delivery. How To …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about … and softens your cervix (cervical ripening) to allow the baby to pass through the birth canal during delivery. How To …
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… happens when tissue bulges through a weak spot in your groin area. You may see or feel a tender bulge in the … can usually tell if you have an inguinal hernia based on your symptoms and a physical examination. The bulge of a … They can cause nausea and vomiting and severe pain. A baby with a strangulated hernia may cry and refuse to eat. …
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… (HBV). Tell the people you live with or have sex with about your illness as soon as possible. The Public Health Agency … all sexual activity or use latex condoms. Do this until your doctor tells you that you can no longer give hepatitis … pregnant, tell the doctor or midwife who will deliver your baby about your illness. Be sure your baby gets medicine to …
