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… Health care providers during pregnancy Last updated December 5, 2024 Overview When you become pregnant, finding a health care professional to provide maternity care that works … care Nurse-family partnership Doulas and support during childbirth … Health care providers during pregnancy …
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… Gastroesophageal Reflux in Babies and Children On this page: … Do not raise the head of your child's bed if your child is younger than 12 months. Have your child stay upright for 2 …
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… Heat-related illness in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File …
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… Teaching Your Young Child About Consent On this page: Overview Overview … respect their answer, you help empower them. If you need to prevent your child from getting hurt, that's an exception. … a way to be caring and kind. Understanding consent can help children have a better sense of physical boundaries. It can …
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… Nails On this page: Overview Overview Babies' nails can be different lengths at birth and grow at … the nails if they extend beyond his or her fingertips, to prevent scratching. A baby's nails can be clipped or cut. … Use the same precautions. General guidelines for nail care include the following: Use a small clipper or scissor …
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… Treating Asthma in Babies and Younger Children On this page: Overview … small children need early treatment for asthma symptoms to prevent severe breathing problems. They may have more …
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… Preventing Breath-Holding Spells in Children On this page: Overview Overview Parents may be able to prevent some spells by seeing that their child gets plenty …
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… Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat Last updated June 27, … plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. What can you do to prevent heat-related illness? Keep cool inside Turn on air … worse or more likely to occur It is safest to keep babies younger than 12 months out of direct sunlight …
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… Oral care for your baby Last updated March 31, 2014 Babies' teeth usually start coming in around six months of … pea-sized amount. Brush for your child when he is very young, and brush with them when they are older. Healthy food … drink or bottles in bed. Learn more about in a video about Preventing Early Childhood Tooth Decay . Bacteria in the …
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… Cleaning Your Young Child's Natural (Uncircumcised) Penis On this page: Overview … the area needs to be cleaned every day. Infants and young children A baby's foreskin does not pull back easily for …
