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… On this page: Overview Overview What is a high-risk pregnancy? Your pregnancy is called high-risk if you or your baby has … have problems. Your health plan may have its own list of what makes a pregnancy high-risk. In general, your pregnancy …
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… Basics Conditions Basics What is chronic lung disease in infants? Chronic lung … is also known as bronchopulmonary dysplasia, or BPD. What causes it? Chronic lung disease is caused by problems … birth. The most common first symptom is trouble breathing. Your newborn may: Grunt or breathe fast. Flare the nostrils. …
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… Pain, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This will … by illness Do you and your child's doctor have a plan for what to do when your child is sick ? Yes Diabetes illness …
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… about the safety of a natural health product, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or dietitian. Always tell your doctor if you are using a natural health product or if … Medicine Side Effects and Interactions Adaptation Date: 6/13/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation …
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… Basics Conditions Basics What is amblyopia? Amblyopia is a childhood problem that … eye and ignore images from the weaker eye. This means that your child uses the strong eye more than the weak eye. If … have good vision. Amblyopia is sometimes called "lazy eye." What causes it? Any condition that prevents your child's …
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… page: What is Guillain-Barré syndrome? Guillain-Barré syndrome (say "ghee-YAN bah-RAY") is a problem with your nervous system . It causes muscle weakness, loss of … But most people get better and have few lasting problems. What causes Guillain-Barré syndrome? Experts don't know what
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… Bathing and skin care for newborn babies Last updated August 10, 2013 Babies don't need a bath every day, … the nurses in the hospital will show you how to bathe your baby for the first time. On this page: General tips … feel more secure and cry less. Avoid bath seats or rings. Due to safety concerns, Health Canada recommends that …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Use this form for any tests your doctor recommends, such as blood tests, urine tests, or X-rays. General questions What is the name of the test? Why do I need this test? What … alcohol, or smoking)? When will the results be available? Date I will be notified about my test results: Date for a …
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… is one way to prevent injury or death from burns. Keep your family safe by following these safety tips. Teach … aren't lithium batteries. It may help to schedule a regular date, such as the first day of each month, to check alarms. … discussing the issues early and repeat them often. Know what to do in case of a fire. Everyone needs to leave the …
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… more active is one of the best things you can do to improve your health and quality of life. But you may wonder how you … to exercise. No matter how old you are, how fit you are, or what health problems you have, there is a form of exercise … goal is to be active each day. The key to exercise is to do what works best for you. You can do the exercises all at one …