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… Pregnancy and dental health Last updated July 1, 2021 … 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 …
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… HIV testing in pregnancy Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … people. A person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. … having sex without a condom. When should I get tested during pregnancy? Health experts in British Columbia …
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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 … Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the risks of drinking during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and … barrier free sex. Is there any safe time to drink alcohol during pregnancy? There is no safe time to drink alcohol …
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… Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC … the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. Extreme heat can be harmful to … a cool indoor environment. Weight normally gained during a pregnancy can make it harder for the body to maintain a safe …
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… Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC … the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. Extreme heat can be harmful to … the library or a community/ recreation centre Close windows during the heat of the day to trap cooler air inside Cover …
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… Pregnancy and folic acid (folate): Preventing neural tube … of being born with a neural tube defect? NTDs can happen during the very early weeks of pregnancy, when you may not … pregnant: Continue to take your multivitamin every day during your pregnancy and for 4 to 6 weeks after, or for as …
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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 …
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… behavioural problems affecting people exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. FASD is the leading developmental disability in … FASD? FASD is prevented by avoiding drinking any alcohol during pregnancy. There is no safe amount, safe time or safe …
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… or by a parent, child, or pet rolling onto the baby during sleep. What causes SIDS? The cause of SIDS is not … own. Avoid using items that prop the baby in one position during sleep. If your baby has a health condition that … can cause their airway to become restricted. Keep your pregnancy smoke-free and give your baby a smoke-free …
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… may request that you have one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. These prenatal ultrasound scans provide important … transducer over your belly. This is the typical method used during routine prenatal ultrasounds An endovaginal (EV), or …
