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… be difficult to pee. You may also find it hard to tell when your bladder's full. Here's some advice that can help. Try to pee at regular times. This will prevent your bladder from getting too full. If it's hard to start … for up to three months and sometimes longer after your baby is born. This is called urinary incontinence. A cough, …
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… can be quite serious. So it's a good idea to learn about your risks and how to protect yourself and other people. People who are most in need of … unwashed hands. Do not allow children to handle turtles, baby chicks or ducklings, or other small pets. Young …
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… Infants and preschool children Experts recommend that your child's visits to a dentist start within 6 months after … problems aren't limited to the surfaces of the teeth, the baby should also be seen by a children's doctor (pediatrician) or the family doctor. By the time your child is 6 months of age, your doctor should assess the …
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… Getting Started Here are ways you can take care of your own and your baby's health during pregnancy. See your doctor or midwife …
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… you may be feeling excited or impatient to finally meet your baby. In the meantime, your body goes through tremendous physical changes. Learn …
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… include runny nose, cough, and fever. After a few days, your child may experience shortness of breath and/or … infants may cause a noticeably increased breathing rate. If your child has heart disease or was born prematurely, call … drink plenty of liquids to avoid dehydration . If your baby has a stuffy nose, use a suction bulb to remove mucus . …
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… an orthodontist. An orthodontist will: Ask questions about your or your child's past health. Check the mouth and teeth. Take … So the first step in treatment may be to remove some baby teeth to make room for the permanent teeth to grow in. …
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… Overview A HIDA scan is an imaging test that checks how your gallbladder is working. The gallbladder is a small sac under your liver. It stores bile, a fluid that helps your body … test can get into your breast milk and is not good for the baby. The doctor may tell you not to eat or drink anything …
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… substance called a tracer is injected into a vein in your arm. The tracer travels through your bloodstream and into your bones. Then a special camera … test can get into your breast milk and is not good for the baby. You probably will have to wait 1 to 3 hours after the …
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… normal. Listeriosis can also be transferred to a developing baby during pregnancy or to a newborn baby during delivery. Who is at risk of infection? Most … of serious illness. If you are at risk, how can you protect yourself? If you are pregnant, an older adult, or have a …
