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… and tests See your child's doctor at least every 3 to 6 months to check how well the treatment is working. During … and tests See your child's doctor at least every 3 to 6 months to check how well the treatment is working. During …
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… Women who have had gestational diabetes or who have had a baby that weighed more than 4 kg (9 lb) at birth are at … . This test estimates your blood sugar over the past 2 to 3 months. Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) . For an OGTT, … Fats From Your Diet Diabetes: Using a Plate Format to Plan Meals Get active The more active you are, the more sugar …
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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. It helps your baby find the breast and nipple. Some babies can latch …
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… pattern. Snacks can: Give you energy Satisfy hunger between meals Provide important nutrients Support good health … tips: Cut up or cook extra vegetables when preparing meals. Store them in the fridge for easy snacking Make whole …
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… their sodium from processed foods. Fast food and restaurant meals also tend to be very high in sodium. Your doctor may … their sodium from processed foods. Fast food and restaurant meals also tend to be very high in sodium. Your doctor may …
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… have stopped because of menopause, has it been at least 6 months since your last one? Yes In menopause and 6 months since last period No In menopause and 6 months since last period Are you taking hormone replacement …
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… with HIV. The virus can also be passed from a mother to her baby during pregnancy, birth, or breastfeeding. HIV doesn't … 4 weeks after contact but can also take as long as 3 to 6 months to show up in the blood. If you think you have been … sharing needles when injecting drugs, or from mother to baby during birth. Symptoms HIV may not cause symptoms early …
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… born to mothers who have used this drug during the last 3 months of pregnancy may rarely develop symptoms including … on a nursing infant. Tell the doctor right away if your baby develops symptoms such as muscle stiffness or … on a nursing infant. Tell the doctor right away if your baby develops symptoms such as muscle stiffness or …
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… serious harm (such as birth defects, death) in an unborn baby. Women of childbearing age must have a negative … liver function tests before you start treatment and once a month for at least the first 6 months of treatment. Tell … must not be used during pregnancy. It may harm an unborn baby. Before starting this medication, women of childbearing …
