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… recommend banking cord blood on the slight chance that your baby will need stem cells someday. If your baby were to need stem cells, the cells would probably be from someone else rather than your baby's own stem cells. Allogeneic Stem …
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… inverted nipples will still be able to breastfeed . If the baby is having a hard time latching on to the breast, ask … may naturally become more erect after the birth of your baby. Your health professional or a lactation consultant is usually able to help you and your baby start breastfeeding if your nipples stay inverted. In …
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… the digestive tract and is released as gas (flatus). Babies often swallow air during feeding. It is important to burp your baby during and after feeding. Swallowed air may cause a … the digestive tract and is released as gas (flatus). Babies often swallow air during feeding. It is important to …
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… to a sex partner who doesn't have the infection or to your baby, if you are pregnant. footnote 3 It can take as little as 2 weeks or as long as 3 months from the time you become infected with HIV for the … L, et al. (2006, reaffirmed 2017). HIV screening in pregnancy. SOGC Clinical Practice Guideline No. 185. Journal …
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… condyloma lata). The skin rash usually heals within 2 months on its own without scarring. After the rash heals, … who are pregnant may still pass the infection to their baby. They may have a miscarriage or a stillbirth. Or their … condyloma lata). The skin rash usually heals within 2 months on its own without scarring. After the rash heals, …
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… and then go on a drinking binge that lasts for weeks or months. People who are dependent on alcohol may have … to unprotected sex and/or sexual assault. This can lead to pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) , … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your …
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… okay. Some non-prescription antacids are safe to use during pregnancy to treat heartburn symptoms. Antacids that contain sodium bicarbonate should not be taken during pregnancy because they can cause fluid buildup. And do not … trisilicate, because they may not be safe for your baby. If you need to use antacids frequently, talk with your …
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… ). Pain with weight-bearing that gets worse over several months may be caused by transient osteoporosis . This is … men. But it also can affect women in the later part of pregnancy (third trimester). Osteoporosis related to … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your …
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… and the need for follow-up care. Burns in children Babies and young children may have a more severe reaction … may cause a minor loss of fluids from the body. But in a baby or young child, the same size and depth of a burn may … a sign of abuse. In that case, resources for help, such as social services, are offered. Self-inflicted burns will need …
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… a sore throat. Second-hand smoke is especially bad for babies and young children whose lungs are still developing. … second-hand smoke. You are more likely to give birth to a baby who weighs less than expected (low birth weight) if you … whose mothers are exposed to second-hand smoke during pregnancy have a higher risk for health problems. …
