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… it? Doctors don't know what all of the causes are. But your baby may be more likely to have a cleft lip if: You use … radiation or infections while you're pregnant. You or your baby's father have a family history of cleft lip. It's … doctors suggest that surgery be done within the first few months of life. But the timing of the surgery depends on a …
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… Yes Sunburn No Sunburn How old are you? Less than 6 months Less than 6 months 6 months to 11 years 6 months to … adult or older child are different than the symptoms in a baby or toddler . Severe Severe dehydration Moderate … in an adult or child are different than signs of pain in a baby or toddler . 8 to 10: Severe pain Severe pain 5 to 7: …
Medications
… must not be used during pregnancy. It may harm an unborn baby. It is important to prevent pregnancy while taking this medication and for 1 month after treatment. Female patients must use reliable … absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant …
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… pregnant, everything you put in your body can affect your baby. If you smoke, your baby is exposed to chemicals such as nicotine and carbon … smoking before you become pregnant (or during the first 3 months of pregnancy), your risk of having a baby with a low …
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… adult or older child are different than the symptoms in a baby or toddler . Yes Symptoms of serious illness No … function). Shaking chills. Symptoms of serious illness in a baby may include the following: The baby is limp and floppy like a rag doll. The baby doesn't …
HealthLinkBC files
… in a vaccine is similar to that in the infant formula a baby may drink in a day. Formaldehyde – Some vaccines are … on childhood immunization, see: HealthLinkBC File #50a Your Baby’s Immune System and Vaccines HealthLinkBC File #50b The … and Patches for Immunizations (#50h) Immunizations at 2 months of age (#50i) Immunizations at 12 months of age …
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… has a lactation consultant on staff, encourages keeping the baby in the room with you (rooming in), and has a policy of not supplementing your baby's diet unless medically necessary. Purchase … and milk supply are well established (usually after about a month). Know where to get help If a minor problem arises …
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… swelling and pain in the joints. Infections in the first 3 months of pregnancy can cause severe harm to a developing baby; about 9 out of 10 babies will have a birth defect. … hepatitis B antibody levels should be tested 1to 6 months after completion of the vaccine series. Hepatitis B …
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… or unwilling to stand, walk, or move the injured hip. A baby in pain may cry, be fussy, and have other signs of … for you. Has your child had hip surgery in the past month? If a cast, splint, or brace is causing the problem, … 10 is the worst pain you can imagine? Signs of pain in a baby or toddler are different than signs of pain in an older …
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… protecting your child from the sun when your child is a baby. Because children spend a lot of time outdoors playing, … in their first 18 years. Keep babies younger than 12 months out of the sun. This is the safest thing to do for … protecting your child from the sun when your child is a baby. Because children spend a lot of time outdoors playing, …
