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… is not treated, it can spread to the uterus and fallopian tubes. These infections can lead to difficulty getting … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help … your chance of getting an STI, see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) . Sexually …
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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 of alcohol to drink during pregnancy . It is not known how much alcohol it takes to …
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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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… history of certain risk factors such as: early delivery or pregnancy complications linked to infection, such as … so the infection does not spread into the fallopian tubes and cause Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), a more … your chance of getting an STI, see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) . Image …
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… and pain in the joints. Infections in the first 3 months of pregnancy can cause severe harm to a developing baby; about …
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… eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties can lead to malnutrition, dehydration and constipation. They can also … plans include information about all health conditions. The nutrition care plan is part of the overall care plan. It … the care facility premises For more information Food and nutrition in care facilities with less than 24 people, see …
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… well. If you have cirrhosis or other complications, your nutrition needs may be different. Speak to your health care … www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/mental-health-support-in-bc For nutrition information, call 8-1-1 to speak to a registered …
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… will die from the infection. Chickenpox can cause birth defects if the mother gets chickenpox while she is pregnant, …
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… taken from Canadian Nutrient File (2015) https://food-nutrition.canada.ca/cnf-fce/index-eng.jsp Other tips: … powders or pills that you currently take. This includes nutritional supplements (such as garlic pills, flax seed … For information and advice based on your specific food and nutrition needs and preferences, call 8-1-1 and ask to speak …
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… while pregnant do not have an increased risk of birth defects. If you are at risk of serious complications from …