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… Helping Your Child Build a Healthy Body Image On this page: Overview … concerns. There are many ways adults can help children and teens develop a healthy view of themselves and reduce their … height, weight, body size, or body shape. Talk in terms of your child's health, personality, achievements in school, …
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… Pregnancy: Ways to Find Your Due Date On this page: Overview Overview There are several ways for your doctor or midwife to figure out how long you have been … pregnant. They help you predict when you are likely to have your baby. This is called your due date. The due date is …
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… Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Protecting Your Home On this page: Overview … carbon monoxide detectors. Install them on each level of your home and near sleeping areas. Follow the directions … that you know what to do if the detector alarm sounds. Have your heating system inspected each year. Monitor appliances, …
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… Tips for Reducing Indoor Pollutants in Your Home On this page: Overview … who has asthma or allergies sleeps. Wash dogs often. Keep your home clean and dry. Wash bedding in hot water, store … in closed containers, and vacuum often. Use HEPA filters in your vacuum and air filters, and clean or replace them …
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… Taking Medicine to Support Your Mental Health On this page: Overview Overview Medicines … you feel better, you may be able to take better care of yourself. Most medicines don't work right away. It usually … first medicine you try may not be the best choice for you. Your doctor can work with you to find a medicine and dose …
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… Spinal Cord Injury: Your Rehabilitation Team On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview As soon as you are stabilized after your SCI, your transition into rehabilitation (rehab) begins. At …
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… After a Stroke: Helping Your Family Adjust On this page: Overview Related … may be concerned about how the stroke is going to affect your family's lifestyle. You may be concerned about finances … roles and responsibilities. Here are some ways to help your loved one and other family members adjust: Realize that …
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… Writing your birth plan or birth wishes Last updated August 12, 2013 … Once you go into labour, you may not be able to control your surroundings. Many pregnant people write up a birth … wishes, for healthcare providers and others to follow. Your body has been carefully designed to deliver your baby …
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… Teaching Your Young Child About Consent On this page: Overview … people's bodies belong to other people, and part of being caring is respecting someone's personal space. Here are some … that giving somebody space when they need it is a way to be caring and kind. Understanding consent can help children …
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… Your health when planning to become pregnant Last updated … Overview Planning a pregnancy can be exciting and, if it’s your first, a little bit scary. On this page, you can find … we are. One of the most important things you can do for your baby is to quit smoking. It is best to stop drinking …
