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… Overview After your infant is discharged from the neonatal … may need a special bed for the car. Ask your doctor what is best for your baby. Be sure to buy a car seat that is …
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… Overview What is premature (preterm) birth? Pregnancy normally lasts about 40 … or more; infection; or drug or alcohol use during pregnancy. Often the cause is never … Depression Delivery of Your Preterm Infant During preterm labour A preterm birth may …
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… and gag reflex. Weakness of both the oral and stomach muscles. Small stomach … enough to feed from a nipple, you can start oral feedings. Over days or weeks, you can … replace more tube or IV feedings with oral feedings. What should you know about …
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… Topic Overview Infants born before 28 weeks of pregnancy are called "extremely premature." If … chance than ever before of doing well. A baby has the best chance of survival in a … resuscitation doesn't work or isn't done, babies get care that makes them comfortable …
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… considering using formula, discuss with your health care provider before adding formula to … Feeding your baby formula: Before you start (HealthLinkBC File #69a) Infant Formula: What … that interfere with feeding, talk to your healthcare provider. Learn more: …
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… up a lot are safer sleeping on their backs. Healthy babies will naturally swallow or cough … neck, and take off a layer if your baby is sweating or appears flushed. The temperature of … infant death can be prevented. There are people who can provide you and your family …
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… on sleep related infant death, see HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep related infant … always be placed on their backs to sleep. Healthy babies and newborns do not choke or … one position during sleep. If your baby has a health condition that requires a different …
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Learning Center Learn about infant and toddler health Babies are a joy. They can also be a little overwhelming at times. When is a fever something to worry about? What's the difference between colic …
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… infant formula if your baby has a medical condition called galactosemia … infant formula if your baby has a medical condition called galactosemia …
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… freeze formula as this can change nutrient levels. How do I make and store powdered … freeze formula as this can change nutrient levels. … How do I make and store powdered …
