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… avoid unneeded X-rays during pregnancy. Many X-rays can be delayed until after pregnancy. If X-rays are needed, be sure … avoid unneeded X-rays during pregnancy. Many X-rays can be delayed until after pregnancy. If X-rays are needed, be sure …
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… the amounts of glucose, protein, and fat in the blood and releases substances that keep your immune system healthy. … the amounts of glucose, protein, and fat in the blood and releases substances that keep your immune system healthy. …
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… sucking, swallowing, and gag reflex. Weakness of both the oral and stomach muscles. Small stomach capacity. Until your … baby is mature enough to feed from a nipple, you can start oral feedings. Over days or weeks, you can gradually replace more tube or IV feedings with oral feedings. What should you know about breastfeeding? …
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… years. Implants are placed under the skin of the arm. They release the hormone progestin and prevent pregnancy for 3 … by a doctor. There are two types of IUDs. Hormonal IUDs release a type of progestin to prevent pregnancy for 5 … control pills ("the pill"), skin patches, and vaginal rings release the hormones estrogen and progestin. Shots, …
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… level gets low, a part of the brain called the hypothalamus releases a hormone called CRH. CRH tells the pituitary gland … the adrenal glands , which sit above the kidneys, to release cortisol. If something upsets this system, your … level gets low, a part of the brain called the hypothalamus releases a hormone called CRH. CRH tells the pituitary gland …
