Baby development
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This video looks at baby development issues. It takes you through a list of vision, hearing and movement signs to watch out for in your baby’s development.
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Babies develop through relationships and play. Developmental milestones track changes in babies as they learn to move, see, hear, communicate and interact.
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Baby development checklist with fine motor skills development milestones for infants 0-18 months.
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A month by month guide to pregnancy and your baby's development in the womb. Starting at the first month, myDr.com.au brings you all the milestones.
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Ever wondered what to expect from baby development? In this video, parents talk about baby development pressures and having appropriate expectations.
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A 10-month-old will be very active. As a parent, you’ll probably be chasing them around as they crawl, and be learning more about their developing personality.
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At 12 months, your baby is now a toddler. If they haven’t already, it won’t be long now before they take their first steps, develop a sense of humour, and tell you they love you.
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Your 9-month-old will, by now, really be developing their personality. They will form stronger attachments with a few people, preferring some over others.
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At 11 months old, your baby is almost a toddler – you’ll probably be surprised at how quickly they can move around your home and how independent they are becoming.
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Crying is a normal part of your baby’s development and is normal for all babies from all cultural backgrounds
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Authors' conclusions: There is not enough evidence to evaluate the use of a policy of planned immediate caesarean delivery for preterm babies
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Authors' conclusions: Overall, psychosocial and psychological interventions significantly reduce the number of women who develop postpartum depression
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Congenital heart disease is a general term used to describe a variety of birth defects that affect the normal functioning of the heart. Congenital heart disease can occur if any of the heart chambers, arteries, septum or valves don't develop properly before the baby is born.
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Screening infants is important for the early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of certain conditions that may not have been discovered immediately at birth. Screening is performed by physical examination, usually prior to 18 months of age, to check for normal growth and development.
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Giving extra vitamin E to preterm babies can provide some benefits, but it increases the risk of life-threatening infections. Preterm babies (born before 37 weeks) can develop a range of problems because their organs are not mature. Vitamin E may be able to help prevent or limit some of these problems, but it can potentially also have harmful effects. Breast milk of a woman who has given birth prematurely has higher than usual levels of vitamin E. Preterm babies can be given extra vitamin E as vitamin drops, in vitamin E-enriched formula, in intravenous fluids, or by injection into their muscles. This review of studies of vitamin E supplements found that while extra vitamin E reduces the chances of some complications (including disease of the retina), the risk of life-threatening infection is increased. The risk of bleeding in the brain is increased when extra vitamin E is given by vein but decreased when the extra vitamin E is given by other routes.
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Hepatitis B is a viral infection causing inflammation of the liver. It develops upon being infected with the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Upon entering the body, the HBV virus multiples in the liver, triggering an immune response that damages and kills the hepatocytes (liver cells).
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The conceptual framework of the Healthy Menopause and Ageing is a holistic model of care incorporating disease and disability.
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Find out what consumer directed care means in Australian aged care, including rights of older persons & advance care planning.
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Many women present to their doctor reporting vaginal dryness and pain with intercourse around the time of the menopause transition.
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A person who has suffered a traumatic brain injury might emerge from unconsciousness disoriented, confused and acting unlike themselves. This can be a highly confronting and upsetting experience for their loved ones - so, what does this mean for the patient and their recovery?
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