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  1. … breastmilk: express by hand if you can, especially in the first few days discuss other ways of expressing with your …
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  2. … Pasifika tamariki should see a health professional in the first 1 to 2 days of any sore throat Causes of a sore throat …
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  3. … The rash can sometimes be itchy. The rash looks blotchy at first and then over time, looks more like sunburn. The area …
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  4. Key points about supporting your teenager with cancer cancer and treatment could restrict the type of activities your teen can do there are things you can do to help support them transition back to school and connect with peers a key contact person at the …
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  5. … might like to check out an overview of autism-takiwātanga first. Autism-Takiwātanga Young children (under 3 years) A …
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  6. … waterproof, adhesive dressing covers the exit site and the first few inches of the outside catheter. Dressing changes …
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  7. … just after falling asleep. They often sleep soundly in the first few hours after going to sleep. Tamariki are more …
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  8. … that help you express your gender Find or use items that aid in expressing your gender and makes you feel more …
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  9. Where to get financial help  You may be able to get financial support because of your child's extra needs.  You can talk about which allowances you might be able to get with your: GP paediatrician social worker child development service Support from a …
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  10. Key points about alcohol guidelines it is best not to supply alcohol to rangatahi under 18  it's not the amount of liquid you are drinking that's important – it's the amount of alcohol it contains it takes at least 1 hour – and sometimes much longer – to …
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  11. … over time. But, it is best to prevent it happening in the first place. Preventing positional head flattening You can …
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  12. … your baby turns 5. Most appointments are in your child's first year, when support is most helpful.   PlunketLine When …
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  13. … It looks at the food pipe (oesophagus), stomach and the first part of the small bowel (duodenum).    A gastroscope is …
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  14. Key points about living with epilepsy learn about your child's epilepsy so you feel confident and well informed - your child will take their lead from you your child needs understanding and time to adjust to their epilepsy generally, your whānau routine …
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  15. … your child when they need it  Your PHO is usually your first contact when your child is sick. Advantages of …
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  16. … stool that is easier to clean up. From day 4 and for the first few weeks, your baby should pass at least 2 yellow …
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  17. … rotavirus immunisation (given by mouth), most often in the first week after immunisation. The increased risk is between …
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  18. … to the powder). Sterilising equipment (necessary for the first 6 months), either: ​ a large cooking pot (large enough …
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