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… (flattened head) Failure to thrive Early disease screening of newborns Newborn blood spot card screening Immunizations Vaccines are the best way to protect … vision for babies Blocked tear ducts Cataracts in children Screening for hearing problems   Ear infection: Should I …
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… stay at a healthy weight, and get regular checkups and screenings. Your doctor may recommend other things based on … that can cause cervical cancer. Get regular checkups and screenings. Your doctor can schedule regular screenings for various types of cancer, such as mammograms …
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… and poor weight gain Using tobacco and alcohol to cope, leading to potential harm to the unborn baby Premature and … Understand that untreated depression during pregnancy can lead to postpartum depression . Depression will not only …
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… very close supervision to keep them safe. Drowning is a leading cause of death among children between the ages of 12 …
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… or two after birth. Why It Is Done A phenylketonuria (PKU) screening test is done to see whether a newborn baby has the … baby has PKU. It's important for your baby to have this screening test soon after birth. If a baby has PKU and … bruise at the puncture site. Results If the heel stick screening test shows high phenylalanine levels, a blood …
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… consider testing for genetic conditions and birth defects. Screening tests can show the chance that a baby has certain … American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2020). Screening for fetal chromosomal abnormalities: ACOG Practice … American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2020). Screening for fetal chromosomal abnormalities: ACOG Practice …
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… have a variety of tests and check-ups.  Prenatal genetic screening blood tests and/or special ultrasounds (optional): … you’re unsure about the date of your last period) Glucose screening (24–26 weeks): Tests for gestational diabetes, …
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… recommend that: footnote 1 Both you and your partner get a screening test if you are both of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, … may help you with making choices. You or your partner get a screening test if either of you is of Ashkenazi Jewish … Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Panel (AJGP) Genetic Testing and Screening Genetics Grief and Grieving Support Groups and …