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… before your baby leaves the hospital, or by your midwife at home if you have a home birth. What if I go home with my baby less than 24 … baby has one of these disorders, but it is possible. More tests are needed to find out for sure. The type of follow up …
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… lead can affect the growth of the developing baby. Does my home contain lead-based paint? Lead-based paint was commonly used in homes built before 1960. Both exterior and interior paint … to children or pregnant women. When painting your home, make sure that the paint you use for the interior is …
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… risk. Healthy pregnant women in the second half of their pregnancy are at much greater risk of hospitalization … it to others by: Getting an influenza vaccine Staying home when you are ill Washing your hands regularly Cleaning … to 2 weeks longer. How can you treat influenza symptoms at home? If you get sick with influenza, treating symptoms can …
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… you can help prevent spreading it to others by: Staying at home for at least 4 days after the rash first appeared … food, drinks or cigarettes, or kissing others What is the home treatment? After seeing a health care provider, the following home treatment tips may help you to be more comfortable …
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… that can be in contact with the formula If you use a home sterilizer system to disinfect, follow the … a partly used bottle. How can I feed my baby away from home? If you plan to be away for 2 hours or less, put … Use the formula within 2 hours. If you plan to be away from home for longer than 2 hours, the safest option is to bring …
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… emergency plan. What will happen if I have to evacuate my home in an emergency? If the police or RCMP orders you to evacuate your home or community, leave the area immediately. You are at … Follow all instructions from local officials. Do not return home until emergency authorities say it is safe to do so. …
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… (EC)? Emergency contraception (EC) helps prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or a failed contraceptive. A … is a series of pills (Mifegymiso®) that you can take at home, if you are less than 9 weeks pregnant. Surgical … at home or by a health care provider. You can buy pregnancy tests at a pharmacy or grocery store. For more information …
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… It can have many clinical uses including: Preventing pregnancy (all methods) Gender-affirming/transition care … options with you that will not affect your contraception. Pregnancy prevention How does hormonal contraception prevent pregnancy? Pregnancy occurs when an egg is fertilized by …
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… that are lower in sodium, sugars and saturated fat At home Include a vegetable or fruit with each snack. Rinse … fruit, nuts or whole grain breakfast cereal or granola Homemade whole grain muffin with added fruit like berries, … Whole grain English muffin, nut butter and fruit slices Homemade smoothie or lassi Blend together fruit and/or …
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… as coughing, wheezing and headaches in people who live in homes with dampness and visible mould. What causes moulds to … ventilation may also help mould grow. How do I know if my home has moulds? Look for discoloration or stains on damp … cover it with plastic If there is high humidity in your home that cannot otherwise be controlled, use a …