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… (breast milk) is the only food a baby needs for the first 6 months of their life. It’s recommended that babies continue to be offered human milk until 2 years of … babies born at full term, which is 37 weeks or more of pregnancy, can be fed any type of store-bought formula: …
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… Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula Last updated … (breast milk) is the only food a baby needs for the first 6 months of their life. It’s recommended that babies continue to be offered human milk until 2 years of …
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… HIV testing in pregnancy Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … testing is important for people to receive early treatment, care and information to manage their disease. This includes … other people. A person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest …
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… Pregnancy and dental health Last updated July 1, 2021 … may affect the general oral health of your developing baby. Research shows there may be a link between periodontal … and having a pre-term or low-birth weight baby. These babies are at greater risk of having developmental problems, …
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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 … There are a number of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are pregnant. Fetal … . How can I prepare for prenatal and health care visits? Some pregnant women and people find it hard to …
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… Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency Last updated August 24, 2023 HealthLink … is important to consider the needs of seniors in long-term care when planning for, or responding to emergencies. How are family members cared for in a long-term care facility? B.C. health …
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… Pregnancy and folic acid (folate): Preventing neural tube … the brain and skull are missing some parts Some NTDs cause babies to be stillborn or to have lifelong disabilities. How … could become pregnant to get enough folic acid. At least 3 months before becoming pregnant: Take a daily multivitamin …
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… Dental care keep teeth healthy for a lifetime. Healthy baby teeth help children eat and speak clearly. Baby teeth … refers to the development of cavities in children from 6 months to 6 years of age. Once your child has teeth, they … or pacifiers? Soothers or pacifiers are sometimes given to babies during rest, sleep or other times. If you choose to …
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… Allergy safe child care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … Spanish Document Vietnamese What is an allergy safe child care facility? Managing food allergy in a child care setting is a shared responsibility between staff, …
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… swelling and pain in the joints. Infections in the first 3 months of pregnancy can cause severe harm to a developing baby; about 9 out of 10 babies will have a birth defect. Babies may be born with …
