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… very rare in babies. Until your doctor can evaluate your baby, it is usually not advisable to stop breastfeeding or … their backs. Until the first birthday, babies should always sleep on their backs to reduce the risk for sudden infant … their backs. Until the first birthday, babies should always sleep on their backs to reduce the risk for sudden infant …
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… risks and potential benefits of cannabis and guidelines for safer use can help you make decisions that are right for … Cannabis Use Guidelines provide 10 recommendations on safer cannabis use, if you choose to use cannabis. These … (LRCUG). Using cannabis during pregnancy may affect your baby. For information about the health risks of using …
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… you quit smoking. Are other combustible tobacco products safer than cigarettes? All combustible tobacco products … used for marketing purposes. These tobacco products are not safer than regular cigarettes. As they contain tobacco, they …
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… also have to be careful not to fall. You can make your home safer with a few simple measures. How can you make your home fall-proof? Making your home safer As you get older, getting around your home safely and … there are easy things you can do to make your home a lot safer. Keep walking paths clear. Remove things that you can …
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… You may feel mildly fatigued because of overwork, poor sleep, worry, boredom, or lack of exercise. Any illness may … that the tool asks the right questions for you. Do you have sleep problems? Yes Sleep problems No Sleep problems Have … adult or older child are different than the symptoms in a baby or toddler . Yes Symptoms of serious illness No …
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… . Immunizations. Teething does not cause fever. If a baby is teething and has a fever, look for other symptoms … is very sick (limp and not responsive) Sick Baby is sick (sleepier than usual, not eating or drinking like usual) Do … fussy or cranky (mild dehydration), or the baby may be very sleepy and hard to wake up (severe dehydration). The baby
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… Family history may play a role. Problems that harm a baby's brain during pregnancy may help cause it. It is not … . Reducing stress may mean fewer relapses. Get enough sleep . This is very important. Sleep can help your mood and make you feel less stressed. …
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… support groups in your area. Fatigue Feeling tired and sleepy is normal; rest whenever you can. It’s also OK if you … the day Avoid activities that cause eyestrain Get plenty of sleep at night and rest during the day Get neck, shoulder, … after the fourth month of pregnancy. The weight of your baby presses on your major arteries and veins and can reduce …
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… because they infuse with clotting factors ahead of time. Safer and riskier sports and activities You are more likely … to prevent falls? Try to prevent falls by making your home safer. Keep walking paths free of rugs and other clutter. … because they infuse with clotting factors ahead of time. Safer and riskier sports and activities You are more likely …
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… are some commonly asked questions and their answers: My baby spits up. Should I be worried? Spitting up small … not the same as vomiting. Spitting up usually stops as your baby grows. If your baby frequently spits up large amounts … at all while breastfeeding. It may affect your baby's sleep or decrease the amount of milk your baby takes at …