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What is meconium?
By Louise Rogers on 09/08/2006 12:38:56
The presence of meconium in your waters can signal health concerns for your new baby. What should you look for and what should you do?
(of many), and no cause for concern. It will simply result in a gooey first nappy.When to worryIn about five to 20 per cent of all births meconium is passed into the amniotic fluid. This is readily detected, as the normally clear amniotic fluid
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The first 48 hours after birth for baby
By Maria Muennich on 12/04/2008 02:32:10
How your baby adjusts to life outside the womb
the umbilical cord will be cut and clamped and your baby will have his first health checks, the Apgar test, usually at one and five minutes after birth. He'll also be weighed quite soon after birth. Your baby may be interested in nursing very soon after being
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