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… recover? You may have cramps and light bleeding for up to 2 weeks after a surgical abortion. Most people can return to … include: Irregular bleeding or spotting for as long as the first few weeks. Cramping for up to a few weeks. Nausea and … pills. Follow your doctor's instructions on what to do at home. Call 9-1-1 anytime you think you may need emergency …
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… occurs both during pregnancy and up to one year after your baby’s birth.  Perinatal depression is common - as many as … in B.C. It may be offered when you're between 28 and 32 weeks pregnant, once your baby is between six and eight weeks old, and at any time up to one year after your baby’s …
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… Overview As children grow and develop, the safety of the home needs to be continually checked. Accidental injuries … how your child's skills can affect his or her safety in the home: footnote 1 How quickly and how far can the child move? … child safe. In SP Shevlov et al., eds., Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5 , 5th ed., pp. 457–506. …
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… is preterm prelabour rupture of membranes (pPROM)? Before a baby is born, the amniotic sac breaks. Then fluid either … rupture of membranes (PROM). When PROM occurs before 37 weeks, it's called preterm prelabour rupture of membranes … rupture of membranes (PROM). When PROM occurs before 37 weeks, it's called preterm prelabour rupture of membranes …
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… urge to be more independent from their families. When at home, adolescents may prefer to spend time alone rather than … encourage light to moderate exercise, such as walking, at first. Have your child take breaks from computer, cell phone, and TV use and be active instead. Limit TV, video games, and computer time. Promote a healthy body …
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… local YMCA gym as a way to increase her activity level. At first she went for 30 minutes at a time and did nothing but … women and men looked so buff." She stayed to herself at first. But the more she went, the more familiar faces she … We get up, we go walk the dog for 45 minutes, I come back home, get in the car, and go work out. So this is just …
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… changes and medicine. You and your doctor may decide to first try treating your high cholesterol without medicine. … a few tips to get you started on making small changes at home: Eat one more serving of fruits or vegetables every … to make sure liquid (not hydrogenated) vegetable oil is the first ingredient. Eating out: Don't order deep-fried foods . …
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… Overview You have a choice about who will deliver your baby. Doctors and midwives are trained to provide medical … to have your baby at a hospital, a birthing centre, or at home. Midwives must be registered by their provincial … to have your baby at a hospital, a birthing centre, or at home. Midwives must be registered by their provincial …
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… vaginal closure surgery (vaginal obliteration). You may go home the day of surgery or you may stay in the hospital for … be able to return to your normal activities in about 4 weeks, but this can vary widely. Avoid strenuous activity for the first 2 weeks. Then increase your activity level bit by bit. …
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… throat. A camera at the end of the tube sends pictures to a video monitor. This process is sometimes done while you are … throat. A camera at the end of the tube sends pictures to a video monitor. This process is sometimes done while you are …