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… Helping a Person During a Seizure On this page: Overview … the person. This can cause injury, such as a dislocated shoulder. Provide a safe area where the person can rest … the person. This can cause injury, such as a dislocated shoulder. Provide a safe area where the person can rest …
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… Helping Children During Immunizations On this page: Overview Related … reassuring. Avoid words like "shot" or "hurt." These can have strong meanings to young children, which can raise … reassuring. Avoid words like "shot" or "hurt." These can have strong meanings to young children, which can raise …
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… Early Signs of Pregnancy On this page: Overview … you'll want to look out for. Talk with your doctor if you have any of these symptoms: Vaginal bleeding Pain in your … of hCG in your body. They may show a positive result early during pregnancy, when a home test shows a negative result. …
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… Tips for Coping During a Divorce On this page: Getting Started Getting … advice from trusted friends who've been through a divorce. Have a plan. Start by making a to-do list that covers areas … and less stressful. Put your children first (if you have children). This can be hard. But your kids will do …
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… 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 …
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… 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 …
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… Pregnancy: Dropping (Lightening) On this page: Overview … before delivery, but it can happen earlier. In women who have already had children, the baby may not drop until … (presenting) part to enter the pelvis, but the feet or a shoulder can present first. Station During the last month, …
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… Pregnancy: Relationship Changes On this page: Overview Overview Pregnancy starts a new phase of your relationship with your … expect a natural shift in roles. It's likely that you will have less time to pay attention to each other. And your …
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… Post-Term Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Overview Most pregnancies last 37 to 42 weeks. Your pregnancy is post-term (or post-date) when you are at 42 or … and decide whether to wait for natural labour. You may have tests to make sure everything is okay. If you and the …
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… When to Have a Cholesterol Test On this page: Overview Related … Doctors use different guidelines to decide when a person should have a cholesterol test. A cholesterol test can be … disease. footnote 1 How often to be screened How often you should get a cholesterol test depends on your cholesterol …
