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… go away nausea/vomiting/stomach pain especially after meals difficulty swallowing A very serious allergic reaction … go away nausea/vomiting/stomach pain especially after meals difficulty swallowing A very serious allergic reaction …
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… sex. If you're pregnant, you can also spread them to your baby before or during the birth. STIs are common. But they … and your partner haven't had sex with another person for 3 months. Then get tested again. Watch for symptoms of STIs . … sex. If you're pregnant, you can also spread them to your baby before or during the birth. STIs are common. But they …
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… and can look thick, like soup. Blooms may last days, weeks, months or all year, and can even grow during winter when …
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… High blood sugar can lead to problems for you and your baby. Insulin is given as a shot into the fatty tissue just … Insulin stored at room temperature will last for about a month. Read and follow all instructions on the label, … High blood sugar can lead to problems for you and your baby. Insulin is given as a shot into the fatty tissue just …
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… Overview You have a choice about who will deliver your baby. Doctors and midwives are trained to provide medical … and midwives share the same goal. They want you and your baby to be healthy. But their training and approaches may be … If you work with a midwife, you may be able to have your baby at a hospital, a birthing centre, or at home. Midwives …
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… second-hand smoke. You are more likely to give birth to a baby who weighs less than expected (low birth weight) if you smoke. And your baby may have a greater risk for sudden infant death … high mercury fish intake to no more than 150 g (5.3 oz) a month. Children 5 to 11 years of age should limit high …
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… Babies and young children until the age of puberty For a baby or young child who has not reached puberty: Start CPR. … help arrives or the child is breathing normally. For a baby younger than 1 year Kneel or stand next to the baby after putting him or her on a flat surface. Picture a …
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… or a general anesthetic . She can't fully take part in her baby's birth. Some mothers feel very strongly about being able to bond with the baby right after birth. Unless there is some complication, a mother can usually hold her baby within the first few minutes after a vaginal birth. …
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… for making a birth plan. Choose where you want to have your baby. It could be a hospital, a birthing centre, or your … if you end up needing a C-section. Say how you want your baby to be cared for after delivery. You might want your baby to stay in the room with you rather than in the …
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… or had to go to bed for part of the day). An example of a monthly chart follows. Month:____________________ Day of the month 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 How bad is your …