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… soon after conception. During pregnancy, it gives the baby food and oxygen. In a normal pregnancy, the placenta is … to your due date, your baby will be delivered. Doctors always do a C-section when there is a placenta previa at the … to your due date, your baby will be delivered. Doctors always do a C-section when there is a placenta previa at the …
Medical tests
… A pregnant woman who is exposed to lead can pass it to her baby ( fetus ). Lead can also be passed to a baby through … lancet punctures the skin. Your baby may feel a little discomfort with the skin puncture. Blood sample from a vein … lancet punctures the skin. Your baby may feel a little discomfort with the skin puncture. Blood sample from a vein …
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… Obesity Type 1 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes Prevention The best ways to help prevent heart failure are to have a … who have some limitation on physical activity. They are comfortable at rest, but ordinary physical activity causes … your doctor. Working together, you and your doctor can find ways to help you and your heart feel better. Talking to your …
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… the physical changes of pregnancy can be unsettling and uncomfortable. Hormonal changes can lead to mild swelling, … lifestyle changes. Feeling anxious about the changes a new baby will bring is common. These changes are normal and … and what to expect for each stage of your pregnancy. Baby's Best Chance The Baby’s Best Chance handbook and …
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… Breastfeeding helps build the bond between you and your baby. It gives your baby excellent health benefits. A healthy diet includes … caffeine. Caffeine can pass through breast milk to your baby. It may cause fussiness and sleep problems. Talk to …
Medications
… for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete … absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant … for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete …
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… checkups, the doctor will measure: Length (height). A baby's length is measured while lying down, from the top of … This is the measurement around the largest part of your baby's head. These measurements are plotted on a graph … growth spurts as well as periods of slow growth, even as a baby. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns. Go to …
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… could decrease the amount of blood and oxygen to your baby which could hinder baby’s growth. Very high blood pressure could cause the … problems with the amniotic sac that surrounds your baby. Low-lying placenta versus placenta previa Placenta …
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… child is 6 months old. They usually have no effect on the baby's vision or cause any lasting eye problems. What causes … Limit your child's time in the wind, cold, and sunlight. Always wash your hands before and after you touch the eye … Limit your child's time in the wind, cold, and sunlight. Always wash your hands before and after you touch the eye …
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… children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby formula: Before you start (#69a) Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula (#69b) Baby's first foods (#69c) Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child …
