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… is lower) a mother with HIV can pass it to her baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or while breastfeeding (breastfeeding is not … care is important. Talk to your health care provider about supports, your health care, and about antiretroviral …
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… playing a game on your phone, or talking to a friend Seek support from trusted friends, family, health care providers, … and increase the amount of time between vaping sessions Get support QuitNow– Free help to quit tobacco or vaping by …
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… prescription medications and counselling. 4. Build your support network Quitting is easier when you have friends and family to support you. Surround yourself with positive people who want … friends and family about your goal and how they can best support you. They may talk you through a rough patch or give …
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… volunteers or leaders. Volunteers may help provide services during emergencies. These services can include: Lodging Clothing Emotional support resources Crisis information Reuniting families How … In British Columbia, the provincial government’s Emergency Support Services provides immediate, short-term assistance …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why is dental health during pregnancy important? It is important to take care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy for the following reasons: Hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect your gums, causing them to …
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… with infected blood and some body fluids - for example during childbirth. Hepatitis B is also spread by sharing items that …
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… another by contact with body fluids containing the bacteria during unprotected oral, vaginal and anal sex. Sometimes a … are pregnant, you may pass the infection to you baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if the baby is not …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Is it safe to travel during pregnancy? Pregnant women can be at increased risk of … or the Zika virus are common. The safest time to travel is during 18 to 24 weeks of pregnancy. Most complications during pregnancy occur during the first and third …
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… changing condoms or washing toys may also pass the virus. During a primary first outbreak, it is possible to pass the … in late pregnancy can pass the infection to their baby during a vaginal childbirth. What are the symptoms? Most people never have …
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… another by contact with body fluids containing the bacteria during unprotected oral, vaginal and anal sex. Sometimes a … treatment. Gonorrhea can be passed to a baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if the baby is …