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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 … remedy is safe to take while breastfeeding or chestfeeding. Alcohol. Alcohol can decrease the amount of milk you make …
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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are pregnant. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong disability …
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… Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products Last updated March 12, 2024 … Spanish Document Vietnamese What kinds of alternative tobacco and nicotine products are sold in B.C.? When people think of tobacco products, they usually think of cigarettes. However, …
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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 …
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… The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour Last updated August 7, 2024 … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is second-hand tobacco smoke or vapour? Second-hand tobacco smoke or vapour is a mix of smoke or vapour released …
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… after surgery In this HealthLinkBC file, smoking and tobacco use refers to the use of commercial tobacco products such as cigarettes. It does not refer to natural tobacco used for ceremonial or traditional purposes. We …
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… or visit https://quitnow.ca/ . Stop or reduce your use of alcohol and other drugs The use of certain substances during … . Breastfeed your baby Breastfeeding helps protect your baby against SIDS. Breastfeeding also helps protect your baby from many …
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… energy drinks? Children, teens, people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or sensitive to caffeine should avoid energy … 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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… . Limit or avoid alcohol Drinking too much alcohol can raise your blood pressure. According to Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health, no amount or kind of alcohol is good for …
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… the adults in the bed are less alert due to the effects of alcohol, medications or other drugs. For families choosing … as this protects against SIDS and has many other benefits. Breastfeeding is easier when you share a room with your … you to be close to your baby. For more information about breastfeeding, see HealthLinkBC File #70 Breastfeeding or …
