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… On this page: Overview Overview If you've had surgery to your back or belly, an injury to your trunk, or pain in youryour bed. Follow the instructions from your doctor or physiotherapist. You may get different instructions based on your needs. Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… incentive spirometer is a hand-held device that exercises your lungs and measures how much air you can breathe in. It tells you and your doctor how well your lungs are working. The spirometer … Easier Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… always easy, every year brings new joys and challenges. Your toddler is naturally curious and eager to explore - … about the world and how to express themselves. Encourage your toddler by providing a loving, secure and nurturing … memories Provide a sense of security Provide comfort If your toddler is sick, hurt, or lonely - reassure, rock or …
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… breast pump is a device that allows you to empty milk from your breasts whenever you want to or need to. Then you can … the benefits of breastfeeding when you have to be away from your baby. Pumping will help keep up your milk supply. It … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… this page: Overview Overview Listen to your body to tell you when you're hungry or full. Hunger is a normal sensation that makes you want to eat. Your body tells your brain that your stomach is empty. This … Management Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… posture and good body mechanics can help prevent tension in your neck, shoulders, and upper back muscles. If your headaches seem to be related to tension in this area, … Headaches Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… updated August 9, 2013 Now that you're nearing the end of your pregnancy, you'll be seeing your doctor or midwife more frequently. After about your … two to three weeks. In your final month, you'll see your healthcare provider every one to two weeks - or more often. …
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… Learn to take charge, says Rhonda O'Brien Taking charge of your type 2 diabetes means controlling your blood sugar. But to control your blood sugar, you have … to help you find one, or check with your local hospital. Healthy eating and activity help you control blood sugar …
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… at some point during pregnancy. As the size and weight of your growing belly place more strain on your back, you may … labour. Talk to your doctor or midwife about seeing a physiotherapist for back pain that interferes with your daily … Problems Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… is the first 10 weeks of pregnancy. Pregnancy begins when your egg joins with a sperm (fertilization) and attaches to the lining of your uterus. You may start noticing signs as early as 5 … (HCG) Test Current as of: December 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kara L. Cadwallader MD - …