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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38d … of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are pregnant. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum …
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… Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder Last updated July 1, 2021 … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is fetal alcohol spectrum disorder? Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a term used to describe a range of health and behavioural problems …
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… Understanding harm reduction: Substance use Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number … is a public health approach to substance use (including alcohol, cannabis, and other substances) and drug policy. … on safer ways to use substances, including the use of alcohol, opioids, stimulants and other substances Supply …
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… inserted under the skin of the arm Hormonal contraception uses 1 or 2 hormones similar to estrogen and progestin, … which your body produces. It can have many clinical uses including: Preventing pregnancy (all methods) … Preventing heavy bleeding during menstruation (IUDs) Other uses Talk to your health care provider about which method is …
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… for families, caregivers and friends of people who use substances Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC … Harm reduction is a public health approach to substance use to support the health and wellbeing of people who use … #30c Quitting smoking HealthLinkBC Files #38d Pregnancy and alcohol use HealthLinkBC File #97 Contact with blood or body …
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… Vietnamese What are the health concerns of hot tub and pool use? Hot tubs and pools can provide an environment for … into a hot tub or shallow pool. Always enter feet first. Alcohol and drugs Alcohol and drugs increase risk. Most adult accidents in the …
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… guidance from the Canadian Pediatric Society against their use. Parents and caregivers should be aware of the risks and … a health condition Is it safe to mix energy drinks with alcohol? No. Caffeine acts as a stimulant and masks the effects of alcohol. This can cause people to drink larger amounts of …
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… using ingredients that have little to no added sodium Use the Nutrition Facts table to help you choose foods lower … . Limit or avoid alcohol Drinking too much alcohol can raise your blood pressure. According to Canada's …
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… Chestfeeding is a term that is becoming more commonly used when discussing infant feeding. It’s often used by … remedy is safe to take while breastfeeding or chestfeeding. Alcohol. Alcohol can decrease the amount of milk you make and how …
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… suddenly while sleeping without a clear explanation or cause. SIDS is most likely to occur in babies between 2 and 4 … or visit https://quitnow.ca/ . Stop or reduce your use of alcohol and other drugs The use of certain substances during … the risk of sleep- related infant death. This includes alcohol, cannabis (marijuana), crack, cocaine, heroin, and …
