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… water to make it safe. However, you may need to disinfect your own drinking water, or find an alternate source such as bottled water if your community is on a ‘boil water’ notice. This may be … cleaning raw vegetables and fruit, as well as making baby formula Drink mixes such as juice concentrates or drink …
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… soreness or pain usually occurs for about a minute when the baby first latches on to the breast. Pain that is severe or … called "tongue-tie." Before and during breastfeeding If your doctor says it is okay, take acetaminophen (such as … about 30 minutes before breastfeeding. Make sure that your baby is latching on correctly. View a slide show on …
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… white patches. The doctor will also ask you questions about your or your child's health. If your doctor thinks that another … doctor may prescribe nystatin cream or ointment for your baby's diaper area. In adults, antifungal medicine that goes …
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… Overview What is a high-risk pregnancy? Your pregnancy is called high-risk if you or your baby has an increased chance of a health problem. Many …
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… it? Doctors don't know what all of the causes are. But your baby may be more likely to have a cleft lip if: You use … to radiation or infections while you're pregnant. You or your baby's father have a family history of cleft lip. It's …
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… is a measure of the force of blood against the walls of your arteries. Your doctor will give you a goal for your blood pressure. … before pregnancy. It usually doesn't go away after the baby is born. Gestational hypertension. This is high blood …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … meal planning or setting the table. Or try using simpler recipes. Schedule activities and tasks for the times of day … meal planning or setting the table. Or try using simpler recipes. Schedule activities and tasks for the times of day …
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… injuries. If a crib doesn't meet current safety standards, your baby may be injured. A properly constructed crib has: Less … or broken parts, don't use the crib and don't try to fix it yourself. Get a crib that doesn't need any repairs. Do not …
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… Tigrinya Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a … dose 2 months 2nd dose 4 months It is important that your baby gets the rotavirus vaccine on time. The first dose of …
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… is postpartum? During the first weeks after giving birth, your body begins to heal and adjust to not being pregnant. … This is called postpartum (or the postpartum period). Your body goes through many changes as you recover. These … weeks after childbirth also are a time to bond with your baby and set up a routine for caring for your baby. Your …
