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… gas in babies? Some people have problems digesting milk protein or milk sugar (lactose intolerance). But these problems are very rare in babies. Until your doctor can evaluate your baby, it is usually not advisable to stop breastfeeding …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese From birth to 6 months, human milk (breast milk) and a daily 400 IU vitamin D supplement … offer solid foods to my baby? Start offering solid foods to your baby at around 6 months. All babies need more nutrients at this time, especially iron. Your baby may be ready for solid foods if they can: Hold …
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… Options On this page: Overview Overview Your pain relief choices for childbirth may include medical … people choose to use both kinds of pain relief. Knowing your options can help you prepare for childbirth. What are … epidural pain relief. This is a shot (spinal) or an ongoing supply (epidural) of pain medicine near the spinal cord. It …
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… Poisoning On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms Overview A poison is a substance that has …
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… The meniscus is a rubbery, C-shaped disc that cushions your knee. Each knee has two menisci (plural of … outer edge of the knee and one at the inner edge. They keep your knee steady by balancing your weight across the knee. A … (red zone) tend to heal well because there is a good blood supply. The inner area (white zone) lacks a good blood …
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… and Injuries On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms … products. Smoking slows healing because it decreases blood supply and delays tissue repair. Tailbone injury Things you …
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… Overview Weaning is the process of switching your baby from breastfeeding to bottle-feeding, or from a … or wrong time to wean. It depends on how ready you and your baby are to start. Experts recommend feeding your baby only breast milk for about 6 months. They also support breastfeeding for …
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… Wrist Injuries On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms … can mean that there has been a sudden change in the blood supply to the area. This can be serious. There are other …
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… this page: Overview Overview Your nutrition needs increase during pregnancy. Your body needs protein , carbohydrate , and fats for … fish that are low in mercury, poultry without skin, low-fat milk products, and beans and peas (legumes). Fish that are …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about … It is not known whether this medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Drug …