Search Results

2196 results found
Health topics
… Healthy living during winter Last updated January 29, 2025 Download PDF: … important role in many of these celebrations. Eating well during the holiday season can be a challenge. Click on the … products (HealthLinkBC File #30b) Vaping … Healthy living during winter …
Health topics
… Fetal Monitoring During Labour On this page: Overview Overview What is fetal monitoring during labour? Fetal heart monitoring is a way to check the heart rate of your baby (fetus) during labour. The heart rate is a good way to find out if …
Health topics
… Urinary Problems During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Overview Most women have an increased urge to urinate during pregnancy. This is a normal body response related to hormone changes that occur during pregnancy and to physical pressure on the bladder . …
Health topics
… VBAC: Participation During Birth On this page: Overview … in a vaginal birth than you can in a caesarean delivery. During a caesarean, the mother gets either a regional … through her baby's birth. This most often happens during an emergency caesarean. If regional anesthetic is …
Health topics
… Dental Care During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview It's … that it's safe—and a good idea—to visit the dentist during your pregnancy. Noticing changes in your mouth Some changes in your mouth during pregnancy are normal and should go away after your …
Health topics
… Leg Cramps During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Leg cramps are common during pregnancy, especially in the second and third … at night. Doctors don't know exactly what causes leg cramps during pregnancy. Here are some things you can do to help …
Health topics
… Muscle Relaxants During Surgery On this page: Overview … agents. These medicines are often used to relax the body during surgery. A muscle relaxant may be used to relax … A muscle relaxant may permit easy movement of joints during bone and joint surgery. Muscle relaxants are also …
Health topics
… Nausea or Vomiting During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … with nausea and sometimes vomiting ( morning sickness ) during the first 16 weeks of pregnancy. For some women, … are not fully understood, but hormone changes that occur during pregnancy may play a role. Morning sickness usually …
Health topics
… Helping Children During Immunizations On this page: Overview Related … or she is not hungry or tired. You can also help your baby during and after the shot by providing gentle comfort and … before the shot. Provide your baby comfort and reassurance during and after the shot. Breastfeed. Wrap your older baby …
Health topics
… Vaginal Bleeding During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … bleeding can be a sign of miscarriage or preterm labour during pregnancy in the first trimester . During the first trimester of pregnancy: Up to 25% of …