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… Abortion On this page: Overview Choices: Medical or Surgical Abortion When to … an abortion is clear. For others, it's more complicated. Your other options are to continue the pregnancy and either … arrange an adoption. You may need some time to think about your choices. Talking to people you trust may help you to …
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… Exercise Planning Form On this page: Overview Overview No matter what your exercise goal is, making a specific plan can help you be more successful. Follow these steps to create your plan. Then bring this sheet when you visit your doctor …
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… Making a Suicide Safety Plan On this page: Overview Overview A safety plan is a set of steps you can take when you feel suicidal. It includes your warning signs, coping strategies, and people to ask for support. You can write your own safety plan or use a free phone app. But it's best …
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… Food Safety: Preparing On this page: Overview Overview Wash your hands often and prepare foods properly to reduce the risk of foodborne illness . How to wash your hands Follow these steps for handwashing: footnote 1 …
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… Heart Valve Disease On this page: … valve stenosis . Pulmonic valve regurgitation . How does your heart's pumping system work? Your heart is divided into two separate pumping …
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… Travel Health On this page: Overview Health Tools Before You Go Precautions Along … Overview How can you stay healthy on your trip? The best way to stay healthy on your trip is to plan before you go. If you are planning to …
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… Cleft Palate On this page: … What causes it? Doctors aren't sure what causes it. But your baby may be more likely to have a cleft palate if you: … of cleft palate. It's important to take good care of yourself before and during your pregnancy so that your baby …
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… misconceptions about breastfeeding. Don't let them discourage you. The truth is, most people can breastfeed after … concerns, but none of them means you can't breastfeed your baby. For many, breastfeeding is much simpler than … nothing to sterilize and nothing to warm up or cool down. Your milk is always ready for your baby and always at the …
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… Traumatic Brain Injury On this page: … at any time after a head injury—even much later—call your doctor. How is it diagnosed? The doctor will ask you … about the injury. They may ask questions that test your ability to pay attention, learn, remember, and solve …
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… Psoriatic Arthritis On this page: … Psoriatic arthritis causes swelling, stiffness, and pain in your joints, such as in the fingers and toes. Other joints … There is no specific test to diagnose psoriatic arthritis. Your doctor may do a physical examination to look for …