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Tools and resources for preventing, diagnosing, and treating respiratory illnesses including the common cold, flu, RSV, and COVID-19.
- See the most common signs and symptoms
- Manage your symptoms from home
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- Stay up-to-date on your vaccines
- Explore COVID-19 testing options or report a home antigen result
- Children usually move in natural, predictable steps as they grow and develop language, cognitive, social, and sensory and motor skills. But each child gains skills at their own pace. It's common for a child to be ahead in one area, such as language,
- If your baby is overdue, you're probably getting tired — of being pregnant, and of waiting to meet the baby. We'll keep an eye on you starting at 40 weeks.
- The last part of your pregnancy can be the most exciting and challenging. Get advice from Kaiser Permanente on how to make the best of your third trimester.
- Covers causes and symptoms of high blood pressure. Explains systolic and diastolic pressure numbers. Looks at treatment and prevention steps. Includes risks of untreated high blood pressure such as heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure.
- The importance of after-delivery care cannot be disregarded. After giving birth, a woman's body goes through changes, a period that lasts up to 8 weeks.
- Learn about fetal development and what you (and your baby-to-be) can expect week 1 to 4 of your pregnancy. Every week brings new developments.
- Looking for labor and delivery hospitals near you? Review all maternity hospitals available to Kaiser Permanente members and choose the right one for you.
- Includes causes and symptoms of heart disease. Looks at cholesterol, hypertension, and risk of heart attack. Covers diet, physical activity, and treatment with medicines, angioplasty, and bypass surgery. Includes how to help prevent heart disease.
- Making a birth plan is a great way to learn your options and share them with us. Use Kaiser Permanente's birth plan template to get started.
- Now that you're carrying precious cargo, you're probably wondering how to keep your baby safe during your pregnancy. Here are a few pregnancy dos and don'ts.
- Discusses chronic pain caused by problems other than cancer. Covers symptoms and how chronic pain is diagnosed. Covers conditions that can be treated, like neck pain, low back pain, and arthritis. Info on treatment with medicine and lifestyle changes.
- Do you know what to pack in your hospital bag for the big day? Make sure you have everything you need using Kaiser Permanente's maternity checklist.
- Information on type 2 diabetes. Describes how insulin is made and used by the body. Describes symptoms and how type 2 is treated. Provides info on blood sugar (glucose) levels. Discusses obesity's role in type 2 diabetes. Discusses exercise and diet.
- The tiny newborn you brought into the world is tougher than you think. Learn about common baby illnesses and what to watch for from Kaiser Permanente.
- Many new parents aren't sure what to expect during labor and delivery. Learn about the experience of giving birth to a baby from Kaiser Permanente.
- Covers the causes and symptoms of low back pain. Looks at treatment with rest, over-the-counter pain medicine, and heating pads. Includes steps to prevent low back pain from returning, such as practicing good posture and getting regular exercise.
- Emotional during pregnancy? Ups and downs are inevitable, so it's important to know how to deal with them and ask for support when you need it.
- Are you having labor contractions? Is it time to go to the hospital? Kaiser Permanente is here to help you identify when it's time.
- What are immunizations? Immunizations help keep you and your child from getting certain diseases that can be spread to other people (infectious diseases). They also help reduce the spread of disease to others and prevent epidemics. Immunizations are also called vaccines or vaccinations. If you get a vaccine, it may not...
- Breastfeeding can be a bonding experience for you and your baby. Discover all the benefits and advantages of breastfeeding from Kaiser Permanente.
- Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are medicines you can buy without a doctor's prescription. This doesn't mean that OTC medicines are harmless. Like prescription medicines, OTCs can be very dangerous for children if not taken the right way. Be sure to read the package instructions on OTC medicines carefully. Talk to your...
- Feeding your baby is one of the first things to do when you get back from the hospital. Learn about breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, and formula feeding.
- Severe dehydration means: Your mouth and eyes may be extremely dry. You may pass little or no urine for 12 or more hours. You may not feel alert or be able to think clearly. You may be too weak or dizzy to stand. You may pass out. Severe dehydration is a medical emergency and requires emergency treatment. Call or other...
- Saying the words "I'm pregnant" could be one of the biggest announcements of your life. But are you wondering when to tell people you are pregnant?
- Amazing changes are happening in your newborn's development. Babies' brains develop quickly, as they begin to think, learn, and remember. Newborns listen to and learn the sounds of language. They can communicate with sounds and facial expressions.
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