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… visited areas where Zika virus is present. A developing baby exposed to the Zika virus when the mother is bitten by … information about travelling while pregnant, speak with your health care provider or see HealthLinkBC File #41g The … travel. If you are pregnant, you should consider postponing your travel plans and discuss your risk with your health …
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… Overview Overview Strollers Taking your child out of the house allows your child to have new experiences and interactions. You may start using a stroller as soon as your baby is born and can keep using one well into early …
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… symptoms are caused by the common cold. Checking up on your symptoms is important. What may seem harmless could … turn into something more serious. Knowing what is causing your ear, nose, or throat symptoms can help you find the … the right treatment, or learn what you can do to care for yourself at home. Find out more about your ear, nose, and …
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… hearing tests for all babies born in hospitals. Talk to your doctor about whether your child has been or should be tested. Even if the newborn … suspect your child has a hearing problem, such as if your baby does not seem to respond to loud noises or your young …
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… Overview It can be hard to know if your child is having a mild, moderate, or severe asthma … may help you. Talk with a doctor if you can't tell how bad your child's symptoms are. In most cases, you can take care … It is often hard to know how much breathing difficulty a baby or small child is having. Seek medical care early for …
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… 24 and 28 weeks. footnote 1 After delivery Even though your gestational diabetes will probably go away after your baby is born, you are at risk for having the condition …
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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 … in order to avoid any possible exposure of an unborn baby to the drug. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more …
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… legs that seem too long for their bodies. Lose about four baby teeth each year. These baby teeth are replaced by … 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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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about … must not be used during pregnancy. It may harm an unborn baby. It is important to prevent pregnancy while taking this …
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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 … clearly needed. It may cause opioid withdrawal in an unborn baby whose mother has been regularly taking an opioid. The …