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… to 1 Year On this page: If your baby is born with Down syndrome , you will likely have many questions and strong emotions. Your doctor can help answer your questions. And he or she …
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… Information Getting Started It's easy to get off track with your plans for healthy eating. But you can think of healthy eating as a work in progress. You'll get better each time you refocus your plan. To get …
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… On this page: Overview Overview If your pregnancy is progressing without problems, it's okay to have vaginal intercourse. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns or questions. Sex during the first …
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… Caffeine and alcohol also can cause heartburn. If you think that your heartburn may be caused by a medicine: Call the doctor who prescribed the medicine before you take the next dose to find out if you should stop taking …
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… Men On this page: Overview Overview If you have urge incontinence, you may feel a sudden urge to urinate and the need to urinate often. The urge is so strong that you can't reach the toilet in time. With this bladder …
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… Overview A nicotine patch helps you quit smoking. The patch looks like a large bandage. The outer part of the patch sticks to your skin, while the inner part presses against your skin and slowly releases nicotine into your skin. …
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… 24 and 28 weeks. footnote 1 After delivery Even though your gestational diabetes will probably go away after your baby is born, you are at risk for having the condition again. You are also …
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… leave one, two, or three puncture marks on the skin, but you won't always see any marks. Symptoms of a pit viper … the bite itself or from fear or worry after being bitten. You may: Faint or feel like you might faint. Sweat and have chills. Be sick to your …
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… amniotic fluid means that there is too little fluid around your baby in the uterus during pregnancy. Having a low … during labour and delivery. Amniotic fluid protects your baby from being bumped or hurt as you move your body. And it keeps your baby at a healthy …
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… Experiment with these heat and cold techniques until you find what helps you most. Apply heat 2 or 3 times a day for 20 to 30 … for pain and stiffness related to inactivity of a joint. If you are using an electric heating pad, avoid falling asleep …