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… with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because of the … HIV testing at the start of each pregnancy, ideally in the first trimester. If you or your partner(s) may have been … you might pass the virus to your baby during pregnancy or childbirth. However, this chance is mostly eliminated if you …
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… the vaccine. These people need 3 doses of the vaccine. The first 2 doses are given 4 to 8 weeks apart. The third dose is given 6 to 12 months after the second dose. In young children, immunization …
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… On this page: Overview Health Tools What to Expect After a Stroke Stroke Rehab and Your Recovery Concerns of … a rehab centre or at home. You may recover the most in the first few weeks or months after your stroke. But you can keep getting …
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… hair is affected, and hair loss may occur up to 3 months after the event that causes it. footnote 1 Causes include: … ). Changes in hormone levels, such as those that occur after childbirth, when taking birth control pills, or at …
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… at a feeding. Hand express your breast milk until the first let-down or milk flows. If your second breast is full … with a good latch . Resources & links: VIDEO: Admission to Postpartum - Keeping Your Baby Skin-to-Skin VIDEO: Baby's …
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… you to do activities you enjoy. An organ can prolapse again after surgery. Surgery in one part of your pelvis can make a … be able to return to your normal activities in about 6 weeks. For the first 3 months after surgery, you will need to take it easy …
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… Parents’ handbook of pregnancy and baby care Toddler's First Steps: A best chance guide to parenting your 6-to-36 …  |  French  |  Punjabi  |  Spanish  |  Tagalog Your Body After Pregnancy  English  |  Arabic  |  Chinese  |  Farsi … care you can expect during pregnancy, birth, and the first weeks after your baby's birth A place to record check-ups …
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… that she ignored her own depression symptoms. She had postpartum depression after each pregnancy, and after her last child, she felt … that she ignored her own depression symptoms. She had postpartum depression after each pregnancy, and after her …
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… and covers the cervix, which is the opening of the uterus. After you place the sponge, you have protection for up to 24 hours. You must leave the sponge in place for 6 hours after vaginal sex. Don't leave it in for more than a total … a child vaginally or not. If you have had a vaginal childbirth: When the sponge is used exactly as directed , it …
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… you have had these symptoms nearly every day for at least 2 weeks, you might have depression. How is it diagnosed? If … you can think of. Learn more Depression in Older Adults Postpartum Depression Substance Use and Mental Health … The symptoms of depression may be hard to notice at first. They can be different from person to person. The two …