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… a pregnant woman's blood to see if the baby may have Down syndrome . Inhibin A is made by the placenta during … if there is a chance of chromosome problems, such as Down syndrome. Learn more Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening … a pregnant woman's blood to see if the baby may have Down syndrome . Inhibin A is made by the placenta during …
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… of Chronic Kidney Disease Anticoagulants Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Pregnancy Antiplatelets Autologous Stem Cell … Leukemia Lipid Panel Lupus and Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome Lymphedema Malaria Mononucleosis (Mono) … Thrombolytics for Heart Attack and Stroke Toxic Shock Syndrome Umbilical Cord Blood Donation and Private Banking …
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… When You Have Diabetes Blood Sugar Testing Times Form Breastfeeding When You Have Diabetes Carbohydrate Foods Caring … One Health Problem Low Blood Sugar Level Record Metabolic Syndrome Metformin for Diabetes Non-Diabetes Medicines That … When You Have Diabetes Blood Sugar Testing Times Form Breastfeeding When You Have Diabetes Carbohydrate Foods Caring …
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… including repeat strokes , episodes of acute chest syndrome, and painful events. An available donor (someone … Wang WC (2009). Sickle cell anemia and other sickling syndromes. In JP Greer et al., eds., Wintrobe's Clinical … Wang WC (2009). Sickle cell anemia and other sickling syndromes. In JP Greer et al., eds., Wintrobe's Clinical …
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… to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 … your health care provider.    For more information on Reye Syndrome, read HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 …
Medications
… medication is used to treat certain types of periodic fever syndromes, which include cryopyrin-associated periodic … doctor. It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Drug Interactions Drug interactions may change …
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… and lungs and cause shortness of breath If you have a respiratory illness, you may be at higher risk of … Health Canada recommends that you install and maintain at least one CO alarm in your home. For more information, visit …
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… too. It’s best not to drink alcohol or smoke at all while breastfeeding. Alcohol can affect babies’ sleep or decrease … Smoking can increase their risk for sudden infant death syndrome ( SIDS) or chronic diseases. Here’s some more … your baby The safest choice is not to drink alcohol while breastfeeding. Alcohol may decrease the amount of breast milk …
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… influenza (flu) can occur at any time of year. These upper respiratory infections (URIs) spread easily. Babies and … to sleep on their back to help prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Prevent falls. You can prevent many falling … in their focus. Some target specific concerns, such as breastfeeding. Others offer parents a chance to get together …
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… to urinate frequently or urgently (including during the middle of the night). It may also reduce the need for … amount of semen/sperm), testicle pain/swelling, increased breast size, or breast tenderness may occur. Sexual problems … to urinate frequently or urgently (including during the middle of the night). It may also reduce the need for …