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… HIV testing in pregnancy Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … people. A person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because of the risk of …
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… Pregnancy and dental health Last updated July 1, 2021 … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why is dental health during pregnancy important? It is important to take care of … between periodontal disease and having a pre-term or low-birth weight baby. These babies are at greater risk of …
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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 … Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the risks of drinking during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and your …
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… Your child and play from birth to 3 years Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … idea that can guide your interactions with your child, during playtime or at other times of the day. Pay attention … through play makes them upset (for example, their block tower has fallen over), be patient and empathetic. …
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… Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC … a cool indoor environment. Weight normally gained during a pregnancy can make it harder for the body to maintain a safe … make these worse. Hot weather has not shown to cause early labour. It is still important that anyone who experiences …
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… Your child's development from birth to 3 years Last updated April 29, 2022 HealthLink BC … the rest of their life. Your caring, nurturing, and safe parenting help ensure your child’s healthy development. … through their years of very rapid growth and development. During periods of exciting development or changes, your …
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… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File … with infected blood and some body fluids - for example during childbirth. Hepatitis B is also spread by sharing items that …
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… Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC … the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. Extreme heat can be harmful to … infants and young children Use sunshades on windows to block the sun during car rides. Covering a car seat with a …
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… Pregnancy and folic acid (folate): Preventing neural tube … of being born with a neural tube defect? NTDs can happen during the very early weeks of pregnancy, when you may not … also very high in vitamin A. Too much vitamin A may cause birth defects, especially during the first trimester. If you …
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… behavioural problems affecting people exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. FASD is the leading developmental disability in … pregnancy is also influenced by the following factors: The birthing parent’s overall health and well-being Alcohol …
