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… Speech and Language Milestones, Birth to 1 Year On this page: Overview … the womb, babies hear and respond to familiar voices. Soon after birth, your baby starts to learn expressive language skills. …
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… Rh Sensitization During Pregnancy On this page: … test until delivery. Your baby will have a blood test at birth. If the newborn has Rh-positive blood, you will have … typically given at 28 weeks, after amniocentesis, after any vaginal bleeding, miscarriage or termination, and after the …
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… Birth Control: How to Use the Patch On this page: Overview … patch is started on any other day, use a backup method of birth control for 7 days. Start the patch on a day that is … skin (transdermal) patch is a highly effective method of birth control when it is used exactly as directed. The patch …
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… Eating guidelines for after a cancer diagnosis Last updated August 25, 2017 … system healthy. Sources of protein include fish, poultry, meat, eggs, legumes (beans, peas, and lentils), tofu, … raw eggs or eggs with runny yolks uncooked soft cheeses unpasteurized dairy products. For more information on foods to …
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… Inguinal Hernia: Should I Have Surgery Now, or Should I Wait? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … open surgery in certain cases. It can take up to 4 weeks after open hernia surgery before you can begin normal …
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… Sinusitis: Should I Take Antibiotics? Decision Point You may want to … antibiotics to treat sinusitis. Don't take antibiotics. Try other medicines and home treatment instead. Key points … diarrhea, and belly pain. Antibiotics can also lead to vaginal yeast infections. FAQs What is sinusitis? Sinusitis …
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… Hormonal Birth Control: Risk of Blood Clots On this page: Overview … risk needs to be balanced against the risk of an unintended pregnancy by stopping the pills. The birth control patch The … blood flow may result from long-term bedrest, such as after a surgery, injury, or serious illness. Or it may …
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… Depression: Should I Take an Antidepressant? Decision Point You may want … Antidepressants don't work right away. And you may need to try a few before you find one that works. Side effects are … may help with these problems. Women who take an SSRI during pregnancy have a slightly higher chance of having a baby …
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… Sinusitis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … long-term (chronic) sinusitis. They may get one infection after another because something blocks the flow of mucus … are some stronger antibiotics and other treatments I should try. I agree that it's better to try the medicines. Misti, …
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… Body Image After Cancer Treatment On this page: Overview Related … It is common to feel angry, frustrated, or disappointed after cancer surgery or during treatment for cancer. And it … a breast because of breast cancer. Having erection problems after prostate cancer treatment. Not being able to bear …
