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A Parent’s Guide to Choosing Child Care 12/07/2011
As a parent of a young child, one of the most important decisions you will make is choosing who will care for your child while you’re at work. |
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About the Nervous System 12/24/2011
Do you know how your nervous system works? This system coordinates all your body’s activities, and chances are it’s functioning normally during your pregnancy. In the rare case that it’s not, here’s what you need to know. |
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Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy 12/24/2011
Acute fatty liver of pregnancy is a rare, but serious, condition of pregnancy in which there is an excessive accumulation of fat in the liver or liver cells. |
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Adding to Mother's Milk 07/13/2011
Although your milk is best, it is not always complete with the nutritional needs of very small premature babies or some very sick newborns. |
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Airway Obstruction Index 01/01/2012
Infants and children under age 4 are particularly at risk for choking on food or small objects because their upper airways are smaller, and they tend to explore things with their mouths. |
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Alcohol and Pregnancy 12/26/2011
Alcohol consumption by the mother is a leading cause of preventable birth defects in the fetus. In addition, the risk for miscarriage and stillbirth increases with alcohol consumption. |
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Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) 12/06/2011
Alpha-fetoprotein screening is a blood test that measures the level of AFP in the mothers' blood. Abnormal levels may indicate certain problems with the fetus. |
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Amniocentesis Animation 03/09/2010
Amniocentesis can provide valuable information about the health of your baby before it is born. Amniocentesis is a procedure used to obtain a small sample of the amniotic fluid that surrounds the fetus during pregnancy. |
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Amniocentesis Podcast 01/12/2010
Amniocentesis is a procedure used to obtain a small sample of the amniotic fluid that surrounds the fetus during pregnancy. |
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Amniocentesis Procedure 11/08/2011
Amniocentesis is a procedure used to obtain a small sample of the amniotic fluid that surrounds the fetus during pregnancy. The fluid is analyzed to help diagnose certain birth defects. |
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