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… If left untreated, pertussis can spread up to 3 weeks after the cough starts. What are the symptoms? Pertussis … provider for more information. What is the home treatment? After seeing a health care provider, the following home …
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… sessions. Tell your baby that you'll nurse later, such as after you finish preparing dinner. This will space out … animal or other comfort object, then remove the bottle after your baby thinks of the new object as the source of comfort (after a few days or weeks). Make sure the bottle is tied …
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… blood? Cord blood is the blood left in the umbilical cord after birth. It contains stem cells. These cells have the … blood banking? The umbilical cord is usually thrown away after birth. But the blood inside the cord can be saved, or … later use. The blood is drawn from the umbilical cord after the cord has been clamped and cut. Cord blood banks …
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… in your brain. If you return to the stressful situation after you finish smoking, it doesn't take long before the … in your brain. If you return to the stressful situation after you finish smoking, it doesn't take long before the …
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… Overtraining Sports-related dehydration Returning to play after a head injury during a sporting event If you have …
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… changes and increased body weight and usually go away after delivery. Many women see a change in shoe size during … changes and increased body weight and usually go away after delivery. Many women see a change in shoe size during …
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… Antibiotics help prevent problems for a newborn baby. After birth, doctors will watch and may test your baby. If … Antibiotics help prevent problems for a newborn baby. After birth, doctors will watch and may test your baby. If …
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… including physical activities, before, during, and after pregnancy Helping with relaxation techniques Listening …
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… and life changes. Get the best possible support during and after pregnancy by registering with your local health …
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… pain does not always mean that your injury is severe. After an injury to the genital area, it is important that … pain does not always mean that your injury is severe. After an injury to the genital area, it is important that …