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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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… are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help prevent pregnancy but don’t work as well as latex or polyurethane …
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… can cause their airway to become restricted. Keep your pregnancy smoke-free and give your baby a smoke-free … other drugs The use of certain substances during and after pregnancy may also increase the risk of sleep- related …
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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 … contraception is different from abortion. Abortion ends a pregnancy. There are two types of abortion: medical abortion …
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… women who have rubella infection in the first 3 months of pregnancy. CRS is rare because so many women are immune to … If you are not immune, you should be immunized after your pregnancy, preferably before leaving the hospital. Rubella vaccine should not be given during pregnancy as a general precaution of avoiding live vaccines …
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… 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 … and no alcohol intake. If you are tandem feeding during pregnancy, it’s important for you to stay hydrated. Try …
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… can also be transferred to a developing baby during pregnancy or to a newborn baby during delivery. Who is at … food safer For more information about food safety during pregnancy, visit BC Centre for Disease Control Pregnancy and Food Safety: …
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