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| Breastfeeding |
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Can I breastfeed my baby if I have flat or inverted nipples? |
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It is already the second day after my delivery. My breasts are still soft. Do I have enough milk for my baby? |
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Can I continue breastfeeding if I am suffering from common cold or flu? |
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If I have mastitis (i.e. inflammation of breast), can I continue breastfeeding? |
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My baby does not like bottle feeding when I am at work, what can I do? |
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My baby is almost 6 months old, should I change to follow-on formula milk? |
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Growth and Nutrition |
0 – <6m |

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My four-month-old baby is eating less than before. Does he have a problem? |
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When will my baby sleep through the night without needing a feed? |
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My baby is a bit small. Will he grow bigger if I feed him more milk? |
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Can my baby take some Chinese herbal teas? |
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How old can babies start eating solid foods? |
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6m – 12m |

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I just started introducing my baby to solids, what foods are suitable? |
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After my baby starts eating rice cereal, how should I feed him? |
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When is it appropriate to replace a milk feed with congee? |
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My baby is not willing to drink water, what can I do? |
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1 – 2 yrs |

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My child cannot sit well at the table during mealtimes, what can I do? |
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My child does not like vegetables, what can I do? |
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Do children need calcium supplements? |
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How can I help my child stop using milk bottles? |
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2 – 5 yrs |

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My child eats very slowly during mealtimes, what can I do? |
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My child is a picky eater, what can I do? |
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My child eats very little, what can I do? |
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My child likes to eat sweets and other junk foods, what can I do? |
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Child Care |
0 – <6m |

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Why does my baby always have watery or sticky eyes? |
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My baby only passes stool once every 3 days after the first month of life, what should I do? |
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What can I do if a newborn baby has skin rash on his body? |
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How can I take care of the umbilical cord? |
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Why does my baby regurgitate milk? |
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My baby has some yellowish flakes on his scalp, what are these? |
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My baby's face appears red and dry, is it eczema? |
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Why does my baby always have hiccups and pass stool after feeding? |
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Can I use an infra-red ear thermometer to measure my baby's temperature? |
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My baby seems to have incurving of legs, what can I do? |
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Why do some babies die suddenly in their sleep? |
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6m – 12m |

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How can I ease my baby's teething discomfort? |
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My baby loves sucking pacifier and fingers, what can I do? |
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What can I do if my baby has constipation? |
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My baby loves to grasp things, how can I stop her? |
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1 – 2 yrs |

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My child still has no teeth at the age of one, what can I do? |
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When should my child use toothbrush to brush the teeth and should I use let him use toothpaste? |
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My baby has little hair, is it due to a lack of calcium? |
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What can I do if my child has constipation? |
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Five common pitfalls that lead to fall injuries at home |
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2 – 5 yrs |

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Why does my child have tooth decay even though he does not eat any candies? |
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My child has stained teeth, what can I do? |
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Does my son need circumcision? |
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My child seems to have flatfoot, do I need to buy him special insoles? |
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How can I handle a scald injury? |
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Parenting & Development |
0 – <6m |

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My baby is always crying, what can I do? |
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My baby is not willing to sleep, what can I do? |
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6m – 12m |

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My baby does not know how to crawl, are there any problems? |
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Can my baby learn how to walk using a baby walker? |
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1 – 2 yrs |

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My child is already one year old but she only babbles. Will she have tongue-tie? |
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When can my child give up nappies? |
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What can I do when my child does not obey me? |
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Can DVDs help my child’s language development? |
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2 – 5 yrs |

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What can I do if my child cannot pronounce words correctly? |
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My child talks less than his classmates. What can I do? |
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My child hits others and snatches toys from others. How can I handle this? |
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What can I do if my child throws tantrums? |
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My child refuses to sleep alone, how can I handle this problem? |
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How can I handle my child’s queries about sex? |
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How can I respond to my child's questions about nudity on magazine covers or intimate scenes on TV? |
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My child always cries in preschool, what can I do? |
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My child is very active. Is he suffering from hyperactivity? |
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Immunization |

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Can children with a mild sickness or a runny nose receive vaccinations? |
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What can parents do if a child has a fever after receiving a vaccine? |
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My baby has some redness and pus on BCG injection site. How could I take care of this condition? |
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What will be the reactions after receiving Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine? |
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Besides the vaccines included in the Hong Kong Immunisation Programme, should children receive other vaccines? |
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Woman Health |
Antenatal |
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How can I handle edema during pregnancy? |
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What can a pregnant woman do about itchy skin and rashes? |
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Do pregnant women need to increase their calcium intake? |
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I often have leg cramps. Is that because of not enough calcium? What should I do? |
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When can I feel my baby move? |
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Postnatal |

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Why do I lose my temper and cry easily after giving birth? |
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When will lochia be cleared after delivery? |
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When will menses return after pregnancy? |
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Sexual life and contraception after delivery |
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When can I have next pregnancy after Caesarean section? |
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Family Planning |

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How can I prevent pregnancies? What are the contraceptive methods? |
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Are oral contraceptive pills suitable for me? |
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If I accidentally get pregnant while taking the pills, will it be harmful to my baby? |
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What are the side effects of intrauterine devices? |
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What are the side effects of contraceptive injectables? |
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Sexual & Reproductive Health |

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What will my sex life be like after menopause? |
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Do I need to use contraception after menopause? |
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Does infrequent sexual intercourse help minimize the chance of pregnancy? |
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I felt intense pain after having sex. Is it normal? |
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Woman Health |

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When and how often do I need a cervical cancer screening? |
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What are Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and the HPV vaccine? |
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Who needs to receive mammogram screening? |
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The mammography shows some calcifications, are they related to cancer? |
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When does menopause usually take place? |
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What is a uterine fibroid? |
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