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… Pregnancy and dental health Last updated July 1, 2021 … Spanish Document Vietnamese Why is dental health during pregnancy important? It is important to take care of your … and having a pre-term or low-birth weight baby. These babies are at greater risk of having developmental problems, …
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… changing needs. Call your hospital for information about parenting education classes, or look for books in your local … that can help you. Understand that it's common for babies to cry for 1 to 3 hours a day. Some cry more or less … Head Trauma Colic Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: …
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… Smoking: Problems With Pregnancy On this page: Overview … exposed to chemicals such as nicotine and carbon monoxide. Babies whose mothers breathe second-hand smoke during pregnancy are also more likely to have health problems. …
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… available in your area. An early-intervention program (for babies and children younger than 3 years) monitors and … want to discuss how the condition may be diagnosed during pregnancy. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: … want to discuss how the condition may be diagnosed during pregnancy. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
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… Asthma During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Overview Asthma is a fairly common health problem during pregnancy. This includes those who have never had asthma … when asthma is well controlled, there are few risks to the pregnancy. Most asthma treatments are safe to use when …
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… Post-Term Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Overview Most pregnancies last 37 to 42 weeks. Your pregnancy is post-term (or post-date) when you are at 42 or … baby. Labour Induction and Augmentation Pregnancy Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: …
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… Pregnancy: Kick Counts On this page: Overview Related … that your baby is healthy. Most women—especially in a first pregnancy—feel their baby move for the first time between 16 … nurse advice line. Labour and Delivery Pregnancy Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: …
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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 … Document Vietnamese What are the risks of drinking during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and your … are most harmful. What if I drank alcohol before I knew I was pregnant? If you’ve missed your period, it is best …
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… Vitamin D Supplements for Breastfeeding Babies Last updated October 1, 2019 Breastfeeding alone can … provide all the nutrients your baby needs for the first six months – with one notable exception being Vitamin D. Health … all breastfed or partially breastfed healthy, full term babies get a vitamin D supplement of 400 IU every day, from …
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… Diabetes: Preparing for Pregnancy On this page: Overview … treatment changes. Possible blood sugar problems during pregnancy. For example, many women have low blood sugar in early pregnancy. Later in pregnancy, they develop more insulin …
