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… and too much urination due to these conditions, and helps prevent dehydration. Desmopressin is also used by adults who … up at night to urinate. Desmopressin is also used to treat children who wet the bed at night. It helps decrease the … and too much urination due to these conditions, and helps prevent dehydration. Desmopressin is also used by adults who …
Medications
… substances in the liver. Nitisinone works by helping to prevent the formation and build-up of several toxic … giving nitisinone, tell the doctor or pharmacist if your child is allergic to it; or if your child has any other … substances in the liver. Nitisinone works by helping to prevent the formation and build-up of several toxic …
Medical tests
… Test Overview A non-stress test is a test that checks your baby's heartbeat patterns. It can show heart rate changes when the baby moves. It also shows changes when you have … having them. A fetal heart rate that speeds up when the baby moves means the baby is getting enough oxygen. Why It …
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… full-term babies. Suction is important because it helps the baby get enough of the nipple in his or her mouth. Nipple … used the right way, it could hurt your nipples or your baby may not get enough milk. The following signs mean you … milk let down. You can see milk in the shield and hear your baby swallowing. Your baby is making a good latch. It isn't …
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… dangerous substances or methods as treatment for your baby who has colic . Potentially dangerous treatments … In some batches, alcohol is a main ingredient. Ask your baby's doctor before using gripe water. Medicines, such as … If your doctor prescribes them to treat other symptoms your baby is having, be sure to follow the instructions …
Medical tests
… biophysical profile (BPP) test measures the health of your baby (fetus) during pregnancy. A BPP test may include a … monitoring and a fetal ultrasound . The BPP measures your baby's heart rate, muscle tone, movement, breathing, and the amount of amniotic fluid around your baby. A BPP is commonly done in the last trimester of …
Medical tests
… Overview A contraction stress test checks to see if your baby will stay healthy during contractions when you are in … During a contraction, the blood and oxygen supply to your baby drops for a short time. This is not a problem for most … tells your body to release oxytocin. During this test, your baby's heart rate may slow down (decelerate) in a certain …
Medications
… dosage instructions based on your medical condition. To prevent dosage errors, ask your pharmacist about proper use. … absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
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… into your body end up in your breast milk and may harm your baby. Tobacco. Smoking cigarettes or chewing tobacco may reduce your milk production. It also may make your baby fussy. Babies who are exposed to second-hand smoke are … do. If you smoke, do so as little as possible. To give your baby the least exposure to the smoke, smoke outside and …
Medications
… health needs. Uses Budesonide is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused … medication, and use this drug (the corticosteroid) last. To prevent dry mouth, hoarseness, and oral yeast infections … the nose). This medication may temporarily slow down a child's growth if used for a long time. However, poorly …