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… during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are … There is no safe time to drink alcohol during pregnancy. Your baby’s brain and nervous system develop all throughout … transportation to appointments or to treatment, or offer childcare for other children Offer to go along to the next …
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… shakes. Difficulty peeing due to swelling. Tips for you and your support person Ask for more warm blankets as you need them. Place an ice pack (wrapped in a towel) between your legs to decrease swelling in your perineal area. Drink fluids and eat a light meal if you …
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… at night and to sleep later in the morning than younger children do. This pattern can cause problems, because school … need about 10 hours of sleep each night. Tips to help your teen If your teen is showing signs of not getting enough sleep, you …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about … carpal tunnel syndrome during pregnancy often go away after childbirth. Unless your symptoms are very bad, you may want …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Breast Cancer: Should I Have …
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… on demand. This means that you breastfeed or bottle-feed your infant whenever they show signs of hunger, rather than … By 2 months, most babies have a set feeding routine. But your baby's routine may change at times, such as during growth spurts when your baby may be hungry more often. At around 3 months of …
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… loss. Mild fever. How is it diagnosed? To diagnose RA, your doctor looks at a combination of your symptoms and test results. Your doctor will ask you … run in their families and they don't pass it along to their children. One or more genes may make it more likely that the …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Supraventricular Tachycardia: Should …
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… this page: Overview Overview Your nutrition needs increase during pregnancy. Your body needs protein , carbohydrate , and fats for … to make sure you get enough iron and folic acid. Your daily calories needs In the first trimester, you'll …
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… dementia. Dementia is a loss of mental skills that affects your daily life. It can cause problems with memory, … people stay the same for years. Others lose skills quickly. Your chances of having dementia rise as you get older. But … The person may become angry or agitated, or clingy and childlike. They may wander and become lost. Even with the …
