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Gonorrhea

… may include difficulty getting pregnant, ectopic or tubal pregnancy or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See … File #08c Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) for more information. In men, complications may include an … If you have recently changed sexual partners, or have multiple sex partners, getting regularly tested for STIs …

Managing constipation with diet adults

… softeners Ignoring the urge when you have to go Stress Pregnancy hormones A change in regular routine or travelling … underactive thyroid, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, celiac disease and depression When … increase in fibre can cause cramps and gas. When you eat more fibre, remember to drink more fluids. In general, …

Sleep related infant death

… cradle or bassinet meets Canadian safety regulations. For more information about Canadian safety regulations and to … can cause their airway to become restricted. Keep your pregnancy smoke-free and give your baby a smoke-free … Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in multiple languages Share a room with your baby Sharing a …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… difficulties can occur in people of any age, but they are more common in older people. These difficulties can start … can also start because of health conditions like dementia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy … when care is provided off the care facility premises For more information Food and nutrition in care facilities with …

Bed bugs

… employ chemical insecticides or extremely high heat, and multiple applications will likely be necessary. Inspect your … and dry clean-only items in a hot dryer for 30 minutes or more Items that cannot be washed with hot water or put in … are recommended for applying chemical treatments For more information For more information on how to get rid of …

Emergency contraception EC

… (EC)? Emergency contraception (EC) helps prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or a failed contraceptive. A … miscarriage if you are already pregnant. It only prevents a pregnancy from happening in the first place. Note: Emergency … the first week You missed taking your birth control pills more than 2 days in a row You missed taking your …

Rubella

… women who have rubella infection in the first 3 months of pregnancy. CRS is rare because so many women are immune to … and to others that need protection against rubella. For more information, see: HealthLinkBC File #14a Measles, … If you are not immune, you should be immunized after your pregnancy, preferably before leaving the hospital. Rubella …

Listeriosis

… can also be transferred to a developing baby during pregnancy or to a newborn baby during delivery. Who is at … at risk, you should not keep food in the refrigerator for more than 7 days. All leftover foods should be heated … food safer For more information about food safety during pregnancy, visit BC Centre for Disease Control Pregnancy and …

Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat

… a cool indoor environment. Weight normally gained during a pregnancy can make it harder for the body to maintain a safe … can be dangerous. Extreme heat may raise the risk of pregnancy related complications. If it gets very hot in your … labour. It is still important that anyone who experiences more tightenings than usual in the abdomen should be checked …

Influenza flu immunization Myths and facts

… virus causes a respiratory illness that tends to be more severe than these viruses, and is more likely to cause … given by injection is considered safe at any stage of pregnancy. People in the second half of pregnancy are at much higher risk of hospitalization due to …