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… permanent hearing loss (approximately 1 out of every 400 births). For babies who need special care at birth, about 1 in 50 is born with permanent hearing loss. … hospital before you go home or in your community soon after birth. Most babies born in a hospital are screened before …
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… versions of this article. To keep supply and demand working during breastfeeding: Avoid unnecessary supplements such as …
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… if you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It may slightly increase the risk of birth defects if used during the first two months of pregnancy. Also, using it for …
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… if you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It may slightly increase the risk of birth defects if used during the first two months of pregnancy. Also, using it for …
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… weeks to return to work. But if your job requires physical labour, it may take 4 to 8 weeks. Why It Is Done Surgery for … weeks to return to work. But if your job requires physical labour, it may take 4 to 8 weeks. Why It Is Done Surgery for …
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… blood sugar regularly. Sometimes a woman can get diabetes during pregnancy. This is called gestational diabetes . Blood sugar levels are checked regularly during the pregnancy to keep levels within a target range. … foods that may affect their blood sugar. Having diabetes during the teen years isn't easy. But it's an excellent age …
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… pregnant, you can also spread them to your baby before or during the birth. STIs are common. But they don't always cause … time. Use a lubricant. If there's a lack of lubrication during intercourse, lubricants like K-Y Jelly or Astroglide …
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… of lymphedema is surgery to remove lymph nodes , usually during cancer treatment. Medicines such as tamoxifen … called secondary lymphedema. Lymphedema can be present at birth or develop during puberty or adulthood. This type is called primary …
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… out of 100 men. footnote 1 The need for a blood transfusion during surgery is rare. For about 10 men out of 100, a … out of 100 men. footnote 1 The need for a blood transfusion during surgery is rare. For about 10 men out of 100, a …
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… try a different size of breast shield. Empty both breasts during each pumping session. After you pump, your breasts … try a different size of breast shield. Empty both breasts during each pumping session. After you pump, your breasts …