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… problems affecting people exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. FASD is the leading developmental disability in … important for the health and well-being of both lactating parents and babies. If you choose to drink alcohol while feeding your …
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… or other health issue, such as: Being a premature baby. Babies born early often add emotional and financial stress … when they misbehave. Avoid using physical punishment. Parenting classes are offered in most communities. Ask your … Parenting: Discipline Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Growth and Development, Ages 12 to 24 Months Growth …
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… heart rate and rhythm, and temperature during the first few months of life. There are some factors that may increase the risk of SIDS. If during pregnancy, the mother: Is younger than 20 years old. Smokes … are the symptoms? SIDS has no symptoms or warning signs. Babies who die of SIDS seem healthy before being put to bed. …
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… of their healthy development. As your child grows from newborn to toddler and beyond, play should continue to have … a big role in your child’s healthy development. Play for babies By being attentive to your baby, you will learn the … baby. Hold your baby skin-to-skin regularly in the first months of their life. Look your baby in the eyes and mirror …
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… first baby and ensures they both receive support during pregnancy and after the child is born up to two years of … social/financial, or housing challenges such as lone parenting, less than grade 12, low income, homeless Please … important to have supporting you during pregnancy and as a new mother. Some people choose to invite their partner, …
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… Infants born before 28 weeks of pregnancy are called "extremely premature." If your infant … to work. When resuscitation doesn't work or isn't done, babies get care that makes them comfortable instead of … care for extreme prematurity—Moving beyond gestational age. New England Journal of Medicine , 358(16): 1672–1681. Carlo …
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… breastfeed or chestfeed your baby for the first 6 months. Find information and resources to support you with … comfortable breastfeeding in public Breastfeeding during pregnancy Breastfeeding multiple infants Breastfeeding: … while breastfeeding Vitamin D supplements for breastfeeding babies Storing and expressing milk Learn more about how to …
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… Get together regularly with friends. Or you can join a parenting group. Call 9-1-1 right away if you feel that you … These upper respiratory infections (URIs) spread easily. Babies and young children have a higher risk for secondary … your child from too much sun. Keep babies younger than 12 months out of the sun. Older babies and children need to …
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… can, and accept help from others. Be kind to yourself. Your new baby takes a lot of work, but your baby can give you a … every day. Walking is a good choice. Reach out to other new parents. Ask your doctor or child's doctor to suggest …
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… can be as easy to use as disposables. Many expectant and new parents wonder about using cloth diapers for their baby. … diapers. Did you know? The average child may take up to 30 months to learn to use the toilet. That could be over 7000 …
