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… August 14, 2013 Download PDF: Document French Latching your baby onto the breast correctly is important for successful breastfeeding. Having your baby skin-to-skin with you is the ideal way to start. …
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… but a little behind in another. At routine checkups, your child's doctor will check for milestones. This is to make sure that your child is growing and developing as they should. Your … Well What to Expect A lot of changes occur during a baby's first year. Here are some of the things that may …
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… What is flat head syndrome? Flat head syndrome means that a baby's head is flat in the back or on one side. Most often, … positional plagiocephaly. Flat head syndrome doesn't hurt your baby. And in most children it goes away on its own when … usually minor. Most of the time it's covered by hair as your child grows. What causes it? The shape of a newborn's …
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… Overview Breastfeeding in the proper position will help your baby latch on and breastfeed correctly and make your experience more enjoyable. Also, when you are in a …
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… Treatment Overview At the end of most pregnancies, the baby's head is near the birth canal (vagina). But sometimes … near the birth canal. This position is called breech. If your baby stays in this breech position, you will probably … babies are healthy and don't have problems after birth. Your doctor may try to turn your baby. To do this, the …
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… time or another. For some, the symptoms are ongoing. But your symptoms are only a sexual problem if they bother you or cause problems in your relationship. There is no "normal" level of sexual … For example, it's common for an exhausted parent of a baby to have little interest in sex. And it's common for …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about … pregnancy may have a slightly higher chance of having a baby with birth defects. If you are pregnant, you and your
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… When a newborn has respiratory problems, it means that the baby is having trouble breathing. If your baby was born early, the lungs may not be not strong … might be caused by an infection, such as pneumonia. Or your baby may just need a little extra time getting used to …
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… it? Kernicterus is caused by a high level of bilirubin in a baby's blood. If left untreated, the bilirubin can then … get good at removing bilirubin from the blood. If you feed your baby every 2 to 3 hours, mild jaundice will usually go away on its own after a few days. But if your baby has any signs of jaundice, you and your doctor …
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… On this page: Overview Overview A baby starts to become aware through sight, touch, taste, … baby's strength and coordination improve. By age 3 months, your baby can control his or her head movements. Put your baby on his or her tummy during awake periods and …