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How Long Can I Leave False Eyelashes On? How long do they stay on?

False eyelashes emphasize your eyes, adding drama and style to day or evening looks. Depending upon the lashes you choose, you can add just a bit of length and fullness, or long, lush lashes. While individual eyelashes and eyelash strips are easy to apply, they are a short-term solution. For longer wear, consider eyelash extensions instead of fake eyelashes.

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Bleeding After a Cervical Check During Pregnancy

Women can experience bleeding during pregnancy. According to the March of Dimes, about 20 to 30 percent of women experience this symptom early in their pregnancies. Some women have vaginal bleeding during the latter months of pregnancy. Often a cause for concern, bleeding can signal a problem with the mother or baby. Bleeding can also be a normal occurrence during a healthy pregnancy. Some pregnant women notice light bleeding after a regular pelvic examination of the cervix.

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Baby CPR for Choking

Adults typically choke when food is stuck in their throats. Just because your baby is not eating solid foods yet, it’s a mistake to think he can’t choke. Babies love to put toys and objects in their mouths and often swallow them. Your baby could choke on these objects, cutting off his oxygen supply. You or any caregiver must act quickly. To learn what to do to help a choking baby, enroll in an infant and child CPR class or purchase the Infant CPR Anytime kit, recommended by the American Heart Association.

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Excessive Blinking in Children

Blinking is an involuntary act designed to clean the cornea and keep the eye moist by keeping tears evenly distributed. Children blink an average of 12 to 20 times per minute. Several factors contribute to excessive blinking, including stress, habit, brain damage and medical disorders. Treatment of excessive blinking depends on the cause.