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… that normally push food and waste through the colon. In children who have Hirschsprung disease, nerve cells are … can depend on how severe the problem is and how old the child is. Most newborns pass stool within the first one or … passing stool can be a symptom of Hirschsprung disease. Children who are diagnosed when they're older may have …
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… updated August 11, 2013 If you're planning to have your baby in a hospital, pack a bag ahead of time. Here are some … personal belongings and items for your partner and the new baby. This checklist can help you plan and organize. For your labour kit: Baby's Best Chance: Parents' Handbook of Pregnancy and Baby …
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… important for you to get enough calcium and vitamin D as a child and as an adult. It helps keep your bones strong as … muscle aches and pains. Getting enough vitamin D helps prevent these problems. Children who don't get enough … to a bottle of breast milk with a dropper or drip into your baby's mouth. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding need …
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… in both men and women. Also, cancer treatment in children may affect their future fertility. Infertility from … should be avoided. Cancer treatments can harm a developing baby (fetus). Children If your child has cancer, talk to the … should be avoided. Cancer treatments can harm a developing baby (fetus). Children If your child has cancer, talk to the …
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… page: Overview Overview By week 12, you can now hear your baby's heartbeat with a Doppler heart monitor. Wondering what your baby looks like at 12 weeks? Your baby is now about the size of a lime. Average baby length is …
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… inner (medial) part of the elbow may be golfer's elbow . In children who do sports that involve throwing, the same elbow … 10 is the worst pain you can imagine? Signs of pain in a baby or toddler are different than signs of pain in an older … pain and swelling. Apply ice or cold packs right away to prevent or reduce swelling. Apply the ice or cold pack for …
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… 10 is the worst pain you can imagine? Signs of pain in a baby or toddler are different than signs of pain in an older child . 5 to 10: Moderate to severe pain Moderate to severe … pain and swelling. Apply ice or cold packs right away to prevent or reduce swelling. Apply the ice or cold pack for …
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… Uses Palivizumab is used in certain infants and young children to prevent serious lung infections (such as pneumonia) that are … (respiratory syncytial virus-RSV). Palivizumab works by preventing the growth of the virus. This medication is not …
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… risk of serious illness from influenza. This includes: All children 2 years to less than 5 years of age Children 5 to 17 years of age with certain medical … causing difficulty breathing, swallowing or a risk of choking on food or fluids, such as people with severe brain …
