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… Your child's development from birth to 3 years Last updated April 29, 2022 HealthLink BC File number … the rest of their life. Your caring, nurturing, and safe parenting help ensure your child’s healthy development. … can help you support them through their years of very rapid growth and development. During periods of exciting …
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… HIV testing in pregnancy Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … A person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because … to improve your own health and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Should I get tested if I am planning a …
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… Pregnancy and dental health Last updated July 1, 2021 … Spanish Document Vietnamese Why is dental health during pregnancy important? It is important to take care of your … weight baby. These babies are at greater risk of having developmental problems, asthma, ear infections and may have …
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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 … Document Vietnamese What are the risks of drinking during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and your … There is no known safe amount of alcohol at any stage of pregnancy. It is safest not to drink at all when you are …
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… Your child and play from birth to 3 years Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 92a Child Development Series Download PDF Document English Document … step toward playing and having fun with others. Before 2 years of age, your child will offer toys and communicate …
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… food they need varies based on their age, activity level, growth rate and appetite. It’s normal for your child to eat … child food skills from an early age. Children aged 2 to 3 years are able to count ingredients, add ingredients to a … If you have questions about your child’s food intake or growth, call 8-1-1 to speak with a registered dietitian …
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… routine of meals and snacks is important for your child’s growth and development. Offer your child 3 small meals and 2 to 3 … and fruits, whole grains and protein foods for healthy growth and development. Iron, calcium, vitamin D and healthy …
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… Pregnancy and folic acid (folate): Preventing neural tube … tube defect? NTDs can happen during the very early weeks of pregnancy, when you may not know that you are pregnant. This … Continue to take your multivitamin every day during your pregnancy and for 4 to 6 weeks after, or for as long as you …
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… Hearing is important for your child’s social and emotional growth. The ability to hear well also supports your child as … permanent hearing loss. What are the speech and language milestones for my child’s age group? Birth to 3 months old … words such as mama and dada around 12 months old 1 to 2 years old Points to body parts when asked Follows simple …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Janet and Nathan's …
