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… Overview Try the following comfort measures if your baby is hospitalized. Stay with your child, or visit …
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Overview Babies usually cry for a reason. For example, your baby may be letting you know they're hungry, tired, too hot or cold, or need a diaper change. Over time, you'll learn the difference in …
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… 86 Traumatic head injury due to child maltreatment (Shaken … bouncing an infant on your knee, sudden stops in a car or going over bumps in a … deafness Paralysis Behaviour problems Death How can I protect my baby from THI-CM? Never …
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… Topic Overview Navigating Your Hospital Stay—Topic Overview Hospitals can be … and Teenagers Stop Negative Thoughts: Choosing a Healthier Way of Thinking Tapping … out important forms Advance Care Planning Choosing a Substitute Decision-Maker What To …
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… Overview If your child is facing a hospital stay, you want to do all you can to make the hospital less strange and frightening. Fear of … child best, so allow enough time before the hospital stay to explain what will happen. …
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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 – … in the same room as you for the first six months. Be smoke-free Smoking increases your …
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If you're planning to have your baby in a hospital, pack a bag ahead of time. Here are some tips for making sure you include all you need. Start by choosing a small bag. You may be in hospital for …
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… your baby is deciding where you want to give birth.   In British Columbia, women and their … down) or other unusual position you go into labour before 37 weeks or after 42 weeks of … important that both you and your partner are comfortable with where you choose to have your …
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… new baby. Find advice on how to provide the care your baby needs for a healthy start. … infant: Safe travel with your baby Emotional care and soothing Having a happy, confident … diapers work for your family Bathing and skin care for newborn babies Baby's daily needs: …
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… for at least the first hour - until the baby has finished feeding. Importance of the … Sometimes short separations are needed if the baby or mother is unwell, but it's important … Here are some tips for ensuring your baby's first feeding is uninterrupted: Don't …