First Aid Most adults can donate a pint of blood without harmful side effects, but losing a quart of blood, quickly, can lead to shock and even death. In a child, losing a pint (or less depending on the child’s size) can put the child in extreme danger. Signs & Symptoms For External Bleeding * […]
Pregnancy & Prenatal Care A full-term pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks. You begin counting from the start of your last menstrual period. That’s about 9 calendar months. The 9 months are divided into 3 parts. Each part is called a trimester. The trimester charts that follow show changes in your body. They show how your
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Pregnancy & Prenatal Care Breast-feeding your baby is one of the most fulfilling experiences in life. But if nursing leaves your breasts tender and sore, satisfaction gives way to discomfort. Proper breast care can minimize this problem, though. * Wear good support bras throughout your pregnancy. * Wear a nursing bra day and night as
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Pregnancy & Prenatal Care It is very special to have a baby! Having a baby brings much joy! It also brings many changes. Your moods are apt to be very strong for the first few weeks after your baby is born. It is common to feel angry or worried. It is also common to feel
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Pregnancy & Prenatal Care Causes Pregnant women get backaches because: * The growing uterus and extra weight pull the body forward. Standing this way can strain the back muscles. * Hormones are released during pregnancy. These make the ligaments soften and stretch. Ligaments are tissues that surround and support the joints. * Joints in the
