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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 … Document Vietnamese What are the risks of drinking during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and your … There is no known safe amount of alcohol at any stage of pregnancy. It is safest not to drink at all when you are …
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… Pregnancy and dental health Last updated July 1, 2021 … 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 …
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… HIV testing in pregnancy Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … A person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because … to improve your own health and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Should I get tested if I am planning a …
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… Pregnancy and folic acid (folate): Preventing neural tube … tube defect? NTDs can happen during the very early weeks of pregnancy, when you may not know that you are pregnant. This … Continue to take your multivitamin every day during your pregnancy and for 4 to 6 weeks after, or for as long as you …
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… that you have one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. These prenatal ultrasound scans provide important … used to assess certain conditions that might arise in your pregnancy The endovaginal scan provides a better view of the … of amniotic fluid around your baby If you have twins or multiples If your bladder is too full or too empty If you …
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… can cause their airway to become restricted. Keep your pregnancy smoke-free and give your baby a smoke-free … other drugs The use of certain substances during and after pregnancy may also increase the risk of sleep- related … Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in multiple languages Share a room with your baby Sharing a …
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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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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Is it safe to travel during pregnancy? Pregnant women can be at increased risk of … your travel plans and medical needs. If you have certain pregnancy-related or medical conditions, you may be advised … The safest time to travel is during 18 to 24 weeks of pregnancy. Most complications during pregnancy occur during …
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… with your immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; or high blood sugar from poorly controlled … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Animal skin condoms can help prevent … If you have recently changed sexual partners, or have multiple sex partners, getting regularly tested for STIs …
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… are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help prevent pregnancy but don’t work as well as latex or polyurethane … If you have recently changed sexual partners, or have multiple sex partners, getting regularly tested for STIs …
