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… haven't had enough time to build up an iron supply before birth. So they usually get iron drops for the first year after birth. If you have questions, talk with your doctor about …
Medications
… if you have any serious side effects, including: abnormal vaginal bleeding enlarged or sore breasts in males symptoms … may increase the level of potassium in the blood (such as birth control pills containing drospirenone, potassium … if you have any serious side effects, including: abnormal vaginal bleeding enlarged or sore breasts in males symptoms …
Medications
… Swallow the pellets without chewing. You may drink water after swallowing the pellets if needed. Repeat these steps … The combination may harm an unborn baby. Reliable forms of birth control must be used whenever at least one sexual … medicines together. Female patients should continue using birth control for 9 months after stopping treatment. Male …
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… Some babies, such as premature babies and those with low birth weight, are at higher risk of SIDS than others. What … needs with your health care provider. In the first months after birth, if your baby rolls onto their tummy while sleeping, …
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… health checkups or well-child visits, beginning shortly after birth and lasting through the teen years. These appointments … checkups or well-child visits, beginning shortly after birth and lasting through the teen years. These appointments …
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… Cell-free fetal DNA is a screening test to look for certain birth defects in a fetus . It's done to find birth defects caused by an abnormal number of chromosomes . … is positive, it means there is a chance your baby has a birth defect. In that case, your doctor may suggest that you …
Medical tests
… also be done to check on symptoms, such as pelvic pain or vaginal bleeding. Help find the cause of symptoms such as … with her feet raised and supported by stirrups. A rectovaginal examination is often done for women so that organs … Risks A small amount of bleeding from the rectum may occur after an examination, especially if hemorrhoids or anal …
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… When your milk first comes in, during the first few days after birth. When you have a regular breastfeeding routine but … important nutrients that your baby needs right after birth.) It's normal for your breasts to feel heavy, warm, …
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… with the changes and unknowns that come with pregnancy and birth. When both partners support each other, they … time. A woman who feels supported by her partner during and after pregnancy may feel happier and less stressed. Lower … Help make decisions about prenatal tests, such as those for birth defects. Go to childbirth classes. You also can …
Medications
… swallow the pellets without chewing. You may drink water after swallowing the pellets if needed. Repeat these steps … The combination may harm an unborn baby. Reliable forms of birth control must be used whenever at least one sexual … medicines together. Female patients should continue using birth control for 9 months after stopping treatment. Male …