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… During pregnancy, you may have many questions about your health and potential complications that can occur during pregnancy. You may have underlying health risk factors that can increase the chances of having … pregnancy.  Make sure that you consult with your healthcare professional regularly and discuss any risk factors …
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… challenge. Sometimes you may even forget to take extra good care of yourself. As you juggle the demands of pregnancy and parenting, consider the following: Your health is a top priority. You are eating, resting, and … possible, lie down to rest. Carve out time to meet your health and exercise needs. Pay a babysitter, or trade child …
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… Preventing Other Infections When You Have HIV HIV: Tips for Caregivers to Avoid Infection Opportunistic Infections in … Medicines Resistance to HIV Medicines Support and care HIV and Exercise HIV Home Care HIV: Giving Support … HIV …
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… Harm reduction Be drug smart Harm reduction for families, caregivers and friends of people who use substances (HealthLinkBC File #102b) Naloxone: Treating opioid overdose (HealthLinkBC File #118) Understanding harm reduction: …
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… Week 12 of pregnancy: What's going on inside Prenatal care Having regular prenatal care is important while you are pregnant. Early in your …
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… Assertiveness (being able to ask for what you need and make decisions) Confidence and feeling able to do things … from your medical doctor or individual counselling with a health professional. It is intended for educational and …
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… Seeking calmness. Asking for blessings, such as good health. Asking for divine protection from harm. Looking for … in life, including illness. Seeking wisdom when making decisions. It's not fully understood how prayer may affect … in life, including illness. Seeking wisdom when making decisions. It's not fully understood how prayer may affect …
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… eyes, or kidneys. A hypertensive emergency needs immediate care. What are the symptoms? The symptoms of a hypertensive … emergency can be caused by many things. These include other health problems, certain medicines, and not taking blood … drug use, such as stimulants like cocaine. What other health problems can happen when you have a hypertensive …
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… Family meetings help members to work together and: Make decisions that affect the family as a whole. While some decisions can be made only by the parents, it is important … Self-Esteem Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… Finding out that you have cancer changes your life. Making decisions about your care and facing cancer treatment may feel overwhelming. This … yoga, or relaxation exercises (like deep breathing). Eat healthy foods. Fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may …