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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 … ways you can provide support for having a healthy pregnancy Where can I get more information and help? If you need help …
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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 … that contains fluoride Clean carefully along the gumline where plaque sticks Floss your teeth daily Choose to drink …
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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 … be advised not to travel. There may also be certain regions where pregnant women may be advised not to travel to. For … travel insurance in the event you require medical care or deliver your baby early. Many policies do not automatically …
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… problems affecting people exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. FASD is the leading developmental disability in … FASD is prevented by avoiding drinking any alcohol during pregnancy. There is no safe amount, safe time or safe type … Service is available 24 hours per day for information on where counseling is available in your area. Lower …
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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 … have a condition that may prevent you from using an IUD. Where can I get emergency contraception? You can get …
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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/or the amniotic sac (the bag of fluid inside the womb where a baby develops) As part of a range of prenatal …
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… usually respond with a raised, firm reaction at the site where the Tubersol® was injected. Your health care provider will check the area where the skin test was given for a reaction. They will … your health and decide if you need other TB tests instead Where can I get a TB skin test? Depending on your reason for …
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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 … The fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus, where it grows and develops into a fetus. Hormones control …
