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… I do to reduce the risk of sleep related infant death? Put your baby to sleep on his or her back every time (at night … safe options to meet your baby’s needs with your health care provider. In the first months after birth, if your baby … can cause their airway to become restricted. Keep your pregnancy smoke-free and give your baby a smoke-free …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Is it safe to travel during pregnancy? Pregnant women can be at increased risk of … some infections. Some of these infections can also affect your developing baby. If you are pregnant and want to travel, you should speak with your health care provider to discuss your travel plans and medical …
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… problems affecting people exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. FASD is the leading developmental disability in … . It is not known how much alcohol it takes to cause harm. Your baby's brain and nervous system develop throughout your … worried about your infant or child, speak to your health care provider. A referral can be made to have your child …
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… early weeks of life, babies sleep for about 16 hours a day. Planning where your baby can sleep safely is important. Creating a safe … is any smoking in the home, if smoking occurred during the pregnancy or if the adults in the bed are less alert due to …
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… 1 or 2 hormones similar to estrogen and progestin, which your body produces. It can have many clinical uses including: Preventing pregnancy (all methods) Gender-affirming/transition care (the Pill) Acne control (some methods) Preventing heavy …
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… PID infection Sexual contact Medical procedures that open your cervix such as abortion, dilation & curettage (D&C), or having an … (infertility) Increased chance of an ectopic or tubal pregnancy - where a fertilized egg attaches to the fallopian …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Your health care provider may request that you have one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. These prenatal ultrasound scans provide important … provide? The scan will show different information depending on when the ultrasound is performed during your …
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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 … mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine What if I am planning on getting pregnant? If you are a woman of … be offered a blood test for rubella immunity as part of your prenatal care. If you are not immune, you should be …
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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 … of pregnancy related complications. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. By … cooling system, such as air-conditioning, talk to a health care provider or workplace safety officer to find out what …
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… vaccine is approved by Health Canada and is free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the … recommended and provided free to pregnant people in every pregnancy. The vaccine should be given at 27-32 weeks of …
