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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 … of strengths as well as challenges in these areas. For more information on FASD, see HealthLinkBC File #38e Fetal …
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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 … sex, using safer drug use equipment and other measures. For more information about preventing HIV, visit HealthLinkBC …
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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 … can affect your gums, causing them to bleed, become more sensitive, swollen and red. This is called "pregnancy …
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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 … Too much folic acid may cause health problems. Do not take more than 1000 mcg (1 mg) of folic acid from fortified foods …
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… that you have one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. These prenatal ultrasound scans provide important … the amount 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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… 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 … contraception helps prevent pregnancy by doing one or more of the following: Preventing ovulation (i.e. the ovary …
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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 … circulation. Wear comfortable shoes and loose clothing. For more information about what you can do to decrease your risk …
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… with your immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; or high blood sugar from poorly controlled … If you have recently changed sexual partners, or have multiple sex partners, getting regularly tested for STIs … chances of passing infections on to your partner(s). The more partners you have, the more likely you are to be …
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… the antibiotics, or speak to your health care provider for more information. How can I reduce my chance of getting a … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help … If you have recently changed sexual partners, or have multiple sex partners, getting regularly tested for STIs …
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… sex toys Syphilis can also spread to your baby during pregnancy or birth. This is known as congenital syphilis … year. People who have 'early' syphilis can infect others more easily Late latent stage is when a person has a … your blood tested. It is recommended that anyone who has multiple sexual partners be tested for syphilis every 3 to 6 …
