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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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… 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 … pregnant women. If you think you might experience motion sickness, talk to your health care provider about …
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… organ transplant or blood transfusion - this is very rare Pregnancy and toxoplasmosis If you are pregnant or thinking … may not have symptoms, but infection of the fetus early in pregnancy can result in miscarriage, poor growth, early …
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… (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 … emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs), otherwise known as “morning after pills". You don’t need to take them the next …
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… risk. Healthy pregnant women in the second half of their pregnancy are at much greater risk of hospitalization …
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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 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 … and reasons to use an endovaginal or transabdominal scan in pregnancy. With this information you can decide whether you …