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… Childproofing your home for a toddler Last updated August 13, 2013 Childproofing your home will create a safer environment, but nothing can … possible. Know where they are and what they’re doing at all times. And remember: Safety latches might make it more …
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… Epilepsy: Taking Your Medicines Properly Actionset Overview You may be taking … take the right dose of the right medicine at the right time. This can be difficult. But by following a few key … them and what dose you are supposed to take. Make taking your medicine as simple as possible. Plan times to take your
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… Heart Failure: Watching Your Fluids Actionset Overview With heart failure, having too much fluid in your body can lower sodium levels in the blood. It can also cause symptoms such as swelling. Limiting fluids, if your doctor tells you to, can help balance your body's …
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… Quick Tips: Taking Charge of Your Angina On this page: Getting Started Getting Started … If angina is more severe and you are having a hard time managing it, think about making changes in your life that … about moving to a different home to avoid the physical stress caused by climbing stairs or doing heavy chores. If …
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Your baby's immune system and vaccines Last updated January … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health …
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… Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar Actionset Overview Testing your blood sugar can help you manage your diabetes, … sugar emergencies. Having a record of your blood sugar over time can help you and your doctor know how well your
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… any help. Other babies may need gentle guidance. Latching your baby correctly is important for successful … positions VIDEO: Admission to postpartum - keeping your baby skin-to-skin VIDEO: Baby's feeding cues and … feeding methods VIDEO: Hand expressing milk VIDEO: Latching your baby … A video on latching your baby …
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… Jaw Problems: Changing Your Diet On this page: Overview … Overview Changes in your diet can reduce the mechanical stress on your temporomandibular (TM) joint and may help … raw apples and carrots) that cause your jaws to work overtime. Choose softer foods that are easy to chew, such as …
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… Introducing Solid Foods to Your Baby On this page: Overview Overview When to start giving your baby solid foods Breast milk or iron-fortified formula … foods. Finding what works for you and your family takes time and practice. Here are some ways you can start giving …
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… Healthy Eating: Recognizing Your Hunger Signals Actionset Overview One reason that many … when you "feel" like you want to eat (because of boredom, stress, or some other emotion), but you're not truly hungry. … Stop eating when you reach 5 or 6 on the scale. When it's time to eat, make healthy choices For your body to be truly …