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… Packing for a birth in the hospital … If you're planning to have your baby in a hospital, pack a bag ahead of time. Here are … picture, a design, a figure, or anything you find pleasant to look at list of friend and …
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… Ways to Comfort a Baby in the Hospital … to tell others what they need. Be involved. Find out whether you will be responsible for … Information Anesthesia Evaluating Pain in a Child Surgery: What to Expect Taking Care of …
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… Should I Have Breast Reconstruction After a Mastectomy? … Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want … your doctor or plastic surgeon will help you find your best options. If you choose not to …
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… Stroke Prevention: Should I Have a Carotid Artery Procedure? … Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want … from a procedure. It is also important to find a surgeon and a hospital that are …
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… Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Should I Get a Screening Test? … Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want … burst, which is often deadly. Screening can find these aneurysms before they burst. …
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… Alan's Story: Coping With Change After a Heart Attack … Alan's Story Alan is something of a miracle man. At the age of 32, he had a … read everything on the topic that he could find. "I learned how to take care of myself. …
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… Choosing a Substitute Decision-Maker (SDM) … Overview What is a substitute decision-maker? Your substitute … seeking a second opinion or when talking to hospital staff about your care. This can be … have these forms or can tell you where to find them. Read the forms carefully. Some …
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… Coping with losing a baby … to seek help if you need it. Losing a baby may bring grief, guilt and despair. You … baby go until you feel ready. Many women find this helps with their grieving - it is … referrals. Help is also available from the hospital social worker, chaplain and nurses. …
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… Living With a Spinal Cord Injury … Overview What is a spinal cord injury? A spinal cord injury … imaging (MRI) may be done right away to help find out the extent of the injury. You will be … How is a spinal cord injury treated? At the hospital, treatment for an SCI starts right …
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… Choosing a Health Care Provider … Overview Choosing a doctor or other health care provider is very … doctor or a specialist, it's important to find a doctor you can partner with. A strong … medical education courses. How can you find a health care provider? You can ask …
