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… many decisions every day to help keep your baby healthy and safe. When it comes to sleep, … . Be alcohol/drug free Drinking alcohol, using drugs or taking some medicines can make … mattress on the floor. Tips on car seats, carriers and strollers It is not safe to leave …
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… tested. In most cases, both parents must be carriers for a child to get the disease. If you … about genetic counselling and screening your baby. Your baby may be tested using a sample of your blood or an …
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… may recommend it if your chances of having a baby with a genetic condition or birth defect … problems, it can't guarantee that your baby will be born healthy. No test can do that. … genetic testing and found out we are both carriers of Tay-Sachs disease. We will …
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… tested. In most cases, both parents must be carriers for a child to get the disease. If you … about genetic counselling and screening your baby. Your baby may be tested using a sample of your blood or an …
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… to look for possible problems with the baby (fetus). Birth defects develop when … Screening tests show the chance that a baby has a certain birth defect. It can't tell you for sure that your baby has a problem. If the test result is …
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… muscle, which causes a deep bruise after the baby gets a routine vitamin K shot. Bleeding … that goes on for a long time after a baby is circumcised. Bleeding in the scalp or … if you are a carrier . (Only females can be carriers.) This will allow you to make informed …
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… spread by mosquitoes. Mosquitoes can become carriers of the virus after biting infected … defense. What are the age restrictions when using repellents with DEET? Guidelines for … protected with mosquito netting tucked over baby carriers. Children 6 months to 2 years of …
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… child are different than signs of pain in a baby or toddler . 8 to 10: Severe pain Severe … years It can be hard to tell how much pain a baby or toddler is in. Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that the baby cannot sleep, cannot get comfortable, and …
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… to Expect A lot of changes occur during a baby's first year. Here are some of the things … others. By 4 months, most babies: Start using their arms with purpose. For example, … and Flossing a Child's Teeth Child Car Seats Choosing Child Care Coping Strategies to Avoid …
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… If you have gestational diabetes, your baby may weigh more than normal. It's important … control your blood sugar to help keep your baby safe before and during delivery. Some women are carriers of group B streptococcus bacteria, …
