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… Obesity: Should I Use a Diet Plan to Lose Weight? Decision Point You may want … a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about …
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… Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy: Should I Use Estrogen Therapy (ET)? Decision Point You may want to … a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about …
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… Diabetes: Counting Carbs if You Don't Use Insulin Actionset Overview Carbohydrate counting can help you control your blood sugar. It helps you know the amount of sugar and … you eat. This is important because carbohydrates affect your blood sugar more than fats or proteins do. Learning how …
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… Hyperthyroidism: Should I Use Antithyroid Medicine or Radioactive Iodine? Decision … a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about …
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… Childproofing your home for a toddler Last updated August 13, 2013 Childproofing your home will create a safer environment, but nothing can … out of reach. More tips for childproofing your home:  Image Use hardware mounted swing gates at the top and bottom of …
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… any help. Other babies may need gentle guidance. Latching your baby correctly is important for successful … Download a transcript for this video (PDF, 503KB). Useful resources Breastfeeding Breastfeeding positions VIDEO: Admission to postpartum - keeping your baby skin-to-skin VIDEO: Baby's feeding cues and …
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… Keeping your child safe Last updated December 3, 2024 Overview … don’t always recognize dangerous situations. Keeping your child safe requires careful attention. Children of … Help stop the spread of germs (HealthLink BC File #85) Abuse and neglect Child abuse has lasting effects and comes in …
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… Understanding your toddler's temperament Last updated January 30, 2018 Temperament is your toddler's distinct nature or character. Some children's … are obvious from birth, while others emerge over time. Your toddler’s temperament may be seen in a number of ways, …
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… Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar Actionset Overview Testing your blood sugar can help you manage your diabetes, … sugar rarely or not at all. Other people—such as people who use insulin—test it often. Talk to your doctor or diabetes …
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… Media and Your Child: Making Choices On this page: … family, and the wider world. But it's important to manage your family's use of digital media. Too much screen time can increase the …