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… Overview Many women get postpartum blues, also called the "baby blues," during the first few days after … emotional changes. Also, the demands of a new baby, coupled with visits from relatives or …
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… Overview The days and weeks after your baby is born are known as the postpartum … , could still cause problems after your baby is born. Many minor postpartum problems … focus on your healing and taking care of your baby for the first 6 weeks. Start other …
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… many decisions every day to help keep your baby healthy and safe. When it comes to sleep, your baby’s sleep environment is always important – … information about how to help make your baby’s sleep environment as safe as possible – …
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… 86 The most common trigger for shaking a baby is a baby's crying. Shaken baby injuries often occur when a parent or …
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… Human milk (breast milk) is the only food a baby needs for the first 6 months of their … years of age or older. Parents may give their baby formula for a number of reasons. If offering infant formula to your baby: Choose store-bought infant formula made …
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… and a vitamin D supplement.  Once a baby is around 6 months old, they are ready to have solid food. Your baby will begin to show interest in solid … parents to describe how they feed their baby from their bodies. Both chestfeeding and …
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… food safety and amounts of food to offer your baby.  How do I prepare food safely for my baby? Choose from a variety of safe textures  Your baby will be able to eat soft textures, even …
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… the proactive steps you can take to keep your baby safe.  Creating a safe environment for your baby It’s important to create a safe space for your baby, especially before they are mobile and …
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… B or is at high risk of infection. A baby should also get the vaccine at birth if a … File #25a Hepatitis B vaccine . How is a baby protected against hepatitis B at birth? … hepatitis B or is at risk of infection, her baby will receive 2 immunizations at birth: …
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… Human milk (breast milk) is the only food a baby needs for the first 6 months of their … years of age or older. Parents may give their baby formula for a number of reasons. If … prepare and store it safely to protect your baby.   What are the different types of infant …