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… active. It also has resources for health care professionals supporting these persons to live active lifestyles. Active … is a unique tool. It offers high quality resources that support physical activity for general health and different … types of chronic conditions. It also offers resources that support changing physical activity behaviour. The resources …
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… is life-threatening for both a mother and her fetus. During a seizure, the oxygen supply to the fetus is drastically reduced. Sudden seizures can occur before, during, or (rarely) up to 6 weeks after delivery (postpartum). Postpartum seizures are most common during the first 48 hours after delivery. If you have …
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… for the first 6 months. Find information and resources to support you with breastfeeding or chestfeeding your baby. … Getting comfortable breastfeeding in public Breastfeeding during pregnancy Breastfeeding multiple infants … supply Milk oversupply Under or over production of milk during breastfeeding Breastfeeding and your milk supply …
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… chair with armrests. Use as many pillows as you need to support your arms and back. Support your feet on a footstool (or anything that raises … for right breast and right arm for left breast). Your hand supports the base of your baby's head, neck and shoulders. …
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… Treatment can usually cure hepatitis C. How is it diagnosed during pregnancy? A blood test for hepatitis C is usually done during pregnancy. First, a hepatitis C (HCV) antibody test … have hepatitis C, your baby will need to be tested but not during the pregnancy. Testing is usually done when a baby is …
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… avoid your loved one who's had a stroke. Contact with and support from family members is very important to your loved one's recovery. Join a local support group. These groups provide a place where issues can be discussed in a supportive environment and an opportunity to meet others …
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… close to the end of life as well as emotional and spiritual support for you and your loved ones. No one knows when his … gives hospice palliative care and emotional and spiritual support to people near the end of life and to their … can answer questions about treatment and what to expect during the dying process. The team can also help with …
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… and participate in daily activities of life. However, with supports, self-management skills and/or treatment, … It also provides ideas for how to incorporate exercise during treatments and strategies to address common barriers …
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… several times. Range-of-motion exercises may be painful during a flare of arthritis. So it is very important to be … but may still need adult supervision. Children need support and encouragement from the family to continue … but may still need adult supervision. Children need support and encouragement from the family to continue …
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… place. Make eye contact with your baby frequently, such as during feedings. Babies love to look at your face and eyes. … by making your newborn feel secure. You may want to use a supportive front pack or similar carrying device to keep … by making your newborn feel secure. You may want to use a supportive front pack or similar carrying device to keep …