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… rides. Covering a car seat with a rug, towel, blanket, or baby wrap may restrict air circulation around your child and … visit: Baby’s Best Chance (pg. 93) HealthLinkBC File #70 Breastfeeding or chestfeeding For more safety information on …
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… head to make it easier to breathe and sleep. Suction your baby's nose if he or she can't breathe well enough to eat or … ribavirin while they are in the hospital. Pregnant women should avoid contact with a child who is receiving … (Hib), and pneumococcal vaccines are especially important. Breastfeed your baby for at least the first 6 months after …
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… always carry epinephrine and know how to use it. You should also wear a medical alert bracelet at all times. … with a food allergy who is planning on a pregnancy and breastfeeding, talk to a dietitian, public health nurse, or …
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… can happen when you throw up a lot or have diarrhea. What should you do at home? Drink plenty of fluids. Choose water … Drinking too much too fast can cause vomiting. Electrolytes should also be replaced, especially if vomiting or diarrhea … important after you use the bathroom, after you change a baby's diaper, and before you eat or prepare food. Don't …
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… your body does a ton of work to support the growth of your baby. And even though you can't feel it yet, your baby is growing and changing very fast. Wondering what your baby looks like at 8 weeks? Your baby is about 22 mm (1 in) …
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… Overview Overview When you are not breastfeeding, fluid leaking from one or both nipples is … from a nipple is a concern, except during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Galactorrhea is one type of spontaneous …
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… page: Overview Overview By week 12, you can now hear your baby's heartbeat with a Doppler heart monitor. Wondering what your baby looks like at 12 weeks? Your baby is now about the size of a lime. Average baby length is …
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… the eye, or increased drainage are often more serious. They should be checked by a doctor. Eye symptoms that are new or … in an adult or child are different than signs of pain in a baby or toddler . 8 to 10: Severe pain Severe eye pain 5 to … the eye, or increased drainage are often more serious. They should be checked by a doctor. Eye symptoms that are new or …
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… wipe the mouthpiece with a clean, dry cloth. The inhaler should never be washed with water. Keep it dry and store it … passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding. Drug Interactions Drug interactions may …
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… restlessness, or shock. Severe high blood pressure. What should you do if you think you've been bitten by a black … a physical examination and questions about the bite. You should be prepared to describe the spider, where and when … restlessness, or shock. Severe high blood pressure. What should you do if you think you've been bitten by a black …
