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… than others. Learn about Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health to help you make informed choices about alcohol use. … of dangerous physical activity Being responsible for the safety of others Making important decisions How alcohol … down alcohol Women's hormonal cycles (and some forms of birth control) impact metabolism rates Gendered social and …
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… On this page: How to know if your child is overweight Health Tools Weight management goals for your child who is … If your child's BMI has been high on the growth chart from birth, this may be his or her healthy size and growth rate. … screen time to less than 1 hour a day for children 2 to 4 years old. footnote 1 Aim for 2 hours or less a day for …
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… than 3 minutes and isn't followed by a second seizure. Any healthy person can have a single seizure under certain … or a head injury. Problems that someone has had since birth (congenital problems). Withdrawal from alcohol, … occur more often or are more severe. Learn more Child Safety: Preventing Falls Preventing Falls in Older Adults …
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… Breast Engorgement Breastfeeding Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Adaptation Date: 9/26/2023 Adapted …
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… you can expect - physically and emotionally - during childbirth and the early days of parenting.  The classes, … available for a fee, are led by a facilitator, a public health nurse or a trained childbirth educator. The topics … resources available to new parents Breastfeeding, infant safety, self care and baby care Pregnant people and their …
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… Gestational Diabetes On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention … is the key to preventing problems during pregnancy and birth. You may be able to control your blood sugar if you … that you get tested for type 2 diabetes at least every 3 years. footnote 3 If your blood sugar is slightly high, you …
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… even death. If you need pain medication, discuss with your healthcare provider about taking something that doesn’t have codeine. For more information about medication safety during breastfeeding, discuss with your pharmacist or … 3 mg (3,000 mcg) or 10,000 IU vitamin A, which can cause birth defects ✘ fish liver oil supplements (like cod liver …
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… Alcohol and Drug Use On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … alcohol and other drugs, you may be putting your health and safety at risk. Alcohol and other drug use can: Make car … can increase your baby's chance of being born with a birth defect or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder . Don't mix …
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… identity doesn't match the sex that you were assigned at birth (usually male or female). The realization that you are trans can happen in an instant or unfold over many years. Some people know from a young age that the gender … lesbian, gay or something else. How stress can affect your health For many reasons, LGBTQ2S+ people may have extra …
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… child care? When choosing child care, consider your child's safety, how much you can afford to pay, and your daily … to get available services. Contact your local government's health office or your province's ministry of education. … group size. Children are generally grouped by age: infants (birth to 12 months), toddlers (13 to 35 months), …