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… Asthma During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Asthma is a fairly common health problem during … (such as tobacco smoke or dust mites). Corticosteroid medicines that are sprayed in the nose are safe to use …
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… Labour and Delivery On this page: Topic Overview Health Tools Planning for Birth Signs of Labour … have had a baby before, the next time will be different. Giving birth to a baby is hard work. It can also be scary, … stay. If your delivery becomes complicated, you can be quickly moved to a delivery room equipped to handle the …
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… Sleep Journal On this page: Overview Overview Fill out this sleep journal every morning … What? When?               Yesterday, did you: Take any medicines, including over-the-counter or herbal ones? What? When?               …
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… Lower Your Risk for Heart Attack and Stroke On this page: Overview Overview For some people, … soups. Work with a registered dietitian if you need food tips that are healthy for both your heart and your diabetes. … including test results. If you have questions about tests, medicines, exercise, or a healthy diet, talk to your doctor …
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… Stress and Back Pain On this page: Overview Overview Stress is your body's … useful. Stress can help if you need to work hard or react quickly. But if stress happens too often or lasts too long, … useful. Stress can help if you need to work hard or react quickly. But if stress happens too often or lasts too long, …
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… Choking Rescue for Babies On this page: Overview Overview If the baby can cough … below the nipple line on the baby's breastbone and give 5 quick chest thrusts (same position as chest compressions in CPR for a baby). Keep giving 5 back slaps and 5 chest thrusts until the object …
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… How to Teach Your Child by Example On this page: Overview Overview Teaching your child by … when things have calmed down. Saying that you're sorry, or giving an apology, makes it clear that yelling is not okay. … the same problem. How can you be a good role model? The tips below can help you look at your own behaviour and begin …
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… in response to pressure, rubbing, or stress that continues over a long period of time. For example, bone spurs may form … that put stress on the feet, and to pressure from being overweight or from poorly fitting shoes. They may also form … You can also ask your doctor if you can take an over-the-counter pain medicine. If a bone spur is in your foot, try …
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… Compression Stockings for Varicose Veins On this page: Overview Overview Compression stockings can improve blood flow and … mild symptoms, you may want to start out using over-the-counter compression options. These can include support panty …
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… Older Children and Teens About Consent On this page: Overview Overview Asking for consent means asking someone … how to respect other people's boundaries. Here are some tips. Ask your child what consent means to them. This will … how to respect other people's boundaries. Here are some tips. Ask your child what consent means to them. This will …