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… to treat snoring in people so that their bed partner can sleep better. One of the most common causes of snoring is … are rare. But complications after surgery may include: Sleepiness and periods of not breathing (apnea) related to the medicines used to make you sleep during surgery. Swelling, pain, infection, and …
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… of the fluid buildup at the back of the developing baby's neck. If this area is thicker than normal, it can be … screening test . This test shows the chance that a baby may have a certain problem. It can't show for sure that a baby has a problem. You would need a diagnostic test, such …
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… heart monitoring is a way to check the heart rate of your baby (fetus) during labour. The heart rate is a good way to find out if your baby is doing well. It can show if there is a problem. … you have a low-risk pregnancy—which means that you and your baby have no known problems—you can ask ahead of time to …
Medications
… due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol). … drink a lot of fluids and dress lightly. If you overheat, quickly look for a place to cool down and rest. Get medical … hydrocodone), alcohol, marijuana (cannabis), drugs for sleep or anxiety (such as alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem), …
Medications
… due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol). … drink a lot of fluids and dress lightly. If you overheat, quickly look for a place to cool down and rest. Get medical … hydrocodone), alcohol, marijuana (cannabis), drugs for sleep or anxiety (such as alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem), …
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… may affect the general oral health of your developing baby. Research shows there may be a link between periodontal … disease and having a pre-term or low-birth weight baby. These babies are at greater risk of having … and bones by eating healthy foods during pregnancy and getting enough calcium and vitamin D. To prevent passing …
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… alcohol while she is pregnant may harm her developing baby (fetus). Alcohol can pass from the mother's blood into the baby's blood. It can damage and affect the growth of the baby's cells. Brain and spinal cord cells are most likely to …
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… of breastfeeding when you have to be away from your baby. Pumping will help keep up your milk supply. It also prevents the discomfort of your breasts getting too full of milk. You can also use a breast pump to … problems using a breast pump, or if your milk supply is getting smaller, talk to a lactation consultant. Related …
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… and how to treat an asthma attack . It can help you make quick decisions in case you are not able to think clearly … is a trigger for you, ask your doctor about using a quick-relief medicine before you exercise. Stay inside when … your family members get one too. Talk to your doctor about getting the pneumococcal vaccine. The vaccine may help …
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… child-bearing years. Questions about whether MS affects getting pregnant or about labour and delivery are common. … relapse after delivery. But pregnancy, delivering a baby, and early motherhood do not increase the risk of being … child-bearing years. Questions about whether MS affects getting pregnant or about labour and delivery are common. …