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… . How can I prepare for prenatal and health care visits? Some pregnant women and people find it hard to … transportation to appointments or to treatment, or offer childcare for other children Offer to go along to the next prenatal appointment …
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… are things like changing jobs, the loss of a job, or your children leaving home. Lack of family or social support. … self-harm? It can include acts like cutting, burning, or choking yourself on purpose, or pushing objects under your … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your …
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… Strong family and social relationships can make your child feel loved and secure.  Building trust with your child … is also helpful. In this section, learn more about what children need to learn and grow. Family relationships Family … explaining alcohol to your child: Alcohol and Drug Use in Young People Helping Your Child Avoid Tobacco, Drugs, and …
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… vomiting No Nausea or vomiting How old are you? 11 years or younger 11 years or younger 12 to 55 years 12 to 55 years 56 … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your … the second hour, make sure that you keep drinking enough to prevent dehydration. When you feel better, start to eat …
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… attack occurs in the first 6 hours, emergency treatment may prevent damage to the heart muscle and death. For men and … Chest discomfort or pain, especially in people who are younger than age 40, can have many causes. Angina (say … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your …
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… health during pregnancy important? It is important to take care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy for the … and having a pre-term or low-birth weight baby. These babies are at greater risk of having developmental problems, … pregnancy and getting enough calcium and vitamin D. To prevent passing bacteria to your baby's mouth: Brush and …
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… mumps, rubella, and varicella [chickenpox]) vaccines. Most children get the vaccine as part of their regular shots. … about what amount to give. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome . Use … the skin. Drink extra fluids to help reduce fever and prevent dehydration . Suck on ice chips or flavoured ice …
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… to see your cardiologist regularly, such as once a year. Prevent endocarditis. You may have a higher risk of an … what is the risk of passing a heart problem to your child? And if you have congenital heart disease and become … pregnancy? Congenital Heart Defects in Children Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: …
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… stays natural, his penis needs to be kept clean to help prevent infections and other problems. FAQs What is … clean whether he has been circumcised or not. Keeping your young son's penis clean may help prevent infections and … Complications of circumcision in male neonates, infants and children: A systematic review. BMC Urology, 10: 2. You may …
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… intervention to pursue. An early-intervention program (for babies and children younger than 3 years) monitors and encourages the … who have special needs. What precautions you can take to prevent colds and other respiratory infections. A narrow …