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… Breastfeeding or chestfeeding Last updated July 12, 2024 … feed their baby from their bodies. Both chestfeeding and breastfeeding are used below to ensure that all parents feel … wet and soiled diapers. It’s normal for your baby to lose weight for a few days after birth. You’ll know your baby is …
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… Hearing loss in children Last updated October 26, 2022 HealthLink BC … can I do if I think my child has problems hearing? Hearing loss can be hard to detect. Mild hearing loss is sometimes … syndromes, like Down syndrome, Pendred and Alport Low birth weight – less than 1200 grams (2.65 pounds) Neonatal …
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… Hearing loss in adults Last updated March 13, 2024 HealthLink BC … out of every 4 Canadian adults report some level of hearing loss or hearing disability. The prevalence of hearing loss rises with age. About 65 percent of people over the age …
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… that does not go away after resting. Other symptoms include loss of appetite, abdominal discomfort and fever. Some … in the freezer to have at another meal. What if I’m losing weight? If you are underweight, losing weight without … check with your health care provider or a qualified exercise professional before becoming more active. For More …
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… the spinal cord that causes weakness of the legs, backache, loss of bladder control or constipation. To confirm that you … common in people who are 40 years or older Giving birth or breastfeeding. About one quarter of mothers who are infected … may transmit the virus to their babies at birth or through breastfeeding, especially if they breastfeed for 6 months or …
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… babies, such as premature babies and those with low birth weight, are at higher risk of SIDS than others. What can I … . Breastfeed your baby Breastfeeding helps protect your baby against SIDS. Breastfeeding also helps protect your baby from many …
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… further reduce the risk of passing the virus to your baby. Breastfeeding or chestfeeding is safe for your baby if your … including bandages, tissues, tampons, razors or dental floss Use a solution of 9 parts water to 1 part bleach to … for more information Get regular exercise Avoid smoking. For information about quitting …
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… It is important to recognize the signs of hearing loss early so that children can receive any supports they … in B.C., about 100 babies are born with permanent hearing loss (approximately 1 out of every 400 births). For babies … care at birth, about 1 in 50 is born with permanent hearing loss. There are no obvious signs that indicate when a baby …
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… children and youth is much lower and depends on their body weight. The caffeine in one energy drink or energy shot … energy drinks? Children, teens, people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or sensitive to caffeine should avoid energy … Powerade®, are designed to rehydrate the body after intense exercise. Some sports drinks are high in sugar. Others …
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… (for example, broken hip or broken ankle), head injuries, loss of mobility and independence, long-term disability and … major muscle groups at least twice a week (such as lifting weights) and activities that challenge balance (such as tai chi) Always ask your doctor, a qualified exercise professional or health care provider about the best …
