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Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38d … Document Vietnamese What are the risks of drinking during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and your … nurse, or midwife Eat healthy food Reduce or stop your use of cigarettes and other drugs Balance rest and activity …
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… Child Car Seats On this page: Overview Overview … a crash. Many children who are not restrained die because they are torn from an adult's arms during a crash. For … seats Use a booster seat with a regular lap and shoulder belt for children who have outgrown their forward-facing car …
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… Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related … you may have common problems that aren't caused by your pregnancy, like a cold or influenza (flu). Or you may have a …
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… Using drugs during pregnancy Last updated August 28, 2024 Street drugs and some … can be harmful for you and for your developing baby during pregnancy. Using street drugs when you’re pregnant can … at risk for diseases such as hepatitis and HIV. People who use street drugs after giving birth are usually advised not …
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Pregnancy: Hot Tub and Sauna Use On this page: Overview … caution. footnote 1 Hyperthermia during the first weeks of pregnancy has been linked to neural tube defects . footnote …
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… Alcohol or Drug Use During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related … when you're pregnant is to avoid alcohol and drugs. During pregnancy, everything you eat, drink, or take into your body …
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… Alcohol and other drug use during pregnancy Last updated October 24, 2024 Overview … is to not drink alcohol at all. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy puts your baby at risk of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum …
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Pregnancy On this page: Health Tools Prenatal … times, you may have trouble sleeping. Many women feel nauseated in the morning (morning sickness) or at other times … sudden changes that need medical attention. Wearing a seat belt is vital to protect yourself and your baby during …
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Pregnancy Last updated September 2, 2024 Overview Changes are the hallmarks of pregnancy. You may have questions about what to expect and … (0-14 weeks) of your pregnancy. To calculate your due date, use our Interactive tool: What is your due date? . This tool …
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Pregnancy and Diabetes: Planning for Pregnancy Actionset Overview If you have diabetes and are … pregnancy. High blood sugar while you are pregnant can cause problems. For example, it can cause your baby to be very …