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Prenatal ultrasound

… that you have one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. These prenatal ultrasound scans provide important … that have an isolated ultrasound “marker” are completely healthy and well. Ultrasound cannot detect all prenatal … If your bladder is too full or too empty If you are overweight or obese Can I get pictures from the ultrasound? Some …

Living well with hepatitis C virus

… you may have physical exams and other tests to see how healthy your liver is. You may also be referred to a … as advised by your health care provider Maintain a healthy weight Reduce stress and get adequate sleep Get protected against other diseases. The following vaccines are provided …

The pregnant traveller

… Spanish Document Vietnamese Is it safe to travel during pregnancy? Pregnant women can be at increased risk of … is incomplete or unknown, be sure you have protection against Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Polio. You may … about what you eat and drink. For tips on how to stay healthy while travelling, visit HealthLinkBC File #41e …

Dietary Fats and Your Health

… longer be added to foods sold in Canada. How do I include healthy fat in my diet? At home Cook and bake with vegetable … coconut and palm oil Cook and bake from scratch using healthy fats more often than buying packaged, ready-made … and desserts. Many packaged products that are low in unhealthy fat are still high in sugar, refined grains and …

Sleep related infant death

… babies, such as premature babies and those with low birth weight, are at higher risk of SIDS than others. What can I … babies who spit up a lot are safer sleeping on their backs. Healthy babies will naturally swallow or cough up fluids on … roll over easily on their own from back to front and back again, you do not need to return them to their back for …

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

… problems affecting people exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. FASD is the leading developmental disability in … drinking. How soon you can start breast/chest feeding again will depend on how many drinks you have had. Ideally, … full potential. Early diagnosis and support in a safe and healthy family situation may help prevent future issues such …

Living well with hepatitis B virus infection

… File #97 Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection for more information Advise anyone who has … unless the nipples are cracked and bleeding The healthy, intact skin of others coming into contact with your … infection and recover completely. Less than 8 percent of healthy adults will develop chronic HBV infection, whereas …

Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time

… 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 … are the only contraceptive method that protects you against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Some …

Toxoplasmosis

… Most infected people do not show any symptoms. A healthy person’s immune system usually prevents the parasite … 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 …

Managing constipation with diet adults

… softeners Ignoring the urge when you have to go Stress Pregnancy hormones A change in regular routine or travelling … (bum) You have blood in your stool You have unexplained weight loss You have constipation that alternates with … File #68h Fibre and Your Health. Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) …