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Choosing Safe Baby Gear
Having a baby means you’ll need a lot of baby gear. First, do your research to ensure everything you buy… What resources can you recommend to check for baby product recalls? Are there any products you do not recommend, due to safety concerns? What are…
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Chronic Pain Medicines
Chronic pain can last from 3 months to many years. Medicines to treat it include pain relievers, antidepressants, and… approval. It is important to follow instructions when taking chronic pain medicines. Some side effects can be harmful and cause other health concerns. They can also…
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Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain that causes seizures… seizure. Epilepsy can also increase your risk of injury or other problems. Talk to your doctor about how to handle any relevant concerns, including: Pregnancy complications: Uncontrolled seizures can affect the unborn baby. Epilepsy medicine…
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
Fetal alcohol syndrome is a group of problems occurring in a baby when the mother drinks alcohol while pregnant… by yourself, get help right away. Questions to ask your doctor If your baby was born with fetal alcohol syndrome: What health concerns should I be…
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Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects the central nervous system. There is no cure, but there are medicines that… What is multiple sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a rare autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS). Normally, antibodies produced by the…
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Newborn Screening Tests
Newborn screenings are important to find and treat certain health issues that aren’t always visible at birth… Having a baby can be an exciting time. It also can be hectic and overwhelming. In particular, there is a lot going on in the first hours and…
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Preterm Labor and Birth
Preterm labor and birth occurs before 37 weeks of pregnancy and can lead to problems for the baby… Every patient who is pregnant longs for a dream pregnancy—a 40-week, worry-free time where everything goes as planned. But some women have complications. One common complication…
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What do I need in my first aid kit?
A well-prepared first aid kit is an important tool in treating minor injuries that commonly occur at home and when… First aid is important for a number of situations that don’t require a trip to the hospital or emergency room. These situations include minor…
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When Your Toddler Doesn't Want to Eat
Get creative and clever to help your toddler eat healthy… When it comes to eating habits, toddlers can be hard to predict. Some days they may not eat much. Other days it may seem they’re eating all day long. They may want one food…
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Shin Splints
Shin splints describe a type of pain in your shinbone (tibia). They are often caused by overuse and heal within… What are shin splints? Shin splints describe a type of pain in your shinbone (tibia). The pain is often caused by overuse (running and jumping)…
