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… Prenatal ultrasound Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink … that you have one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. These prenatal ultrasound scans provide important … more information For more information on fetal ultrasounds, visit: The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of …
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… Petting zoo and open farm visits Last updated January 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Visiting a petting zoo or open farm can be a fun and … If you or your child experience any of these symptoms after visiting a petting zoo or open farm, see your health care …
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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 … . How can I prepare for prenatal and health care visits? Some pregnant women and people find it hard to talk …
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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 … your health care provider, at a walk-in clinic or by visiting one of the clinics listed in the Smart Sex Resource …
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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 … clean it with soap and water instead of your mouth Visit the dentist at least twice a year For more information …
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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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… be given, talk to your immunization provider prior to your visit. For a full list of ways to reduce your child’s … or patches need to be applied prior to the immunization visit because the product needs time to numb the skin once … according to the B.C. routine childhood immunization schedule. For more information, see the B.C. Immunization …
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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 … offered a blood test for rubella immunity as part of your prenatal care. If you are not immune, you should be … For more information For more information on immunizations, visit ImmunizeBC at https://immunizebc.ca . Image Image … …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Is it safe to travel during pregnancy? Pregnant women can be at increased risk of … your travel plans and medical needs. If you have certain pregnancy-related or medical conditions, you may be advised … anti-malaria medications are required. If you must travel, visit your health care provider or a travel clinic to find …
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… It can have many clinical uses including: Preventing pregnancy (all methods) Gender-affirming/transition care … options with you that will not affect your contraception. Pregnancy prevention How does hormonal contraception prevent … For information about sexually transmitted infections, visit HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing Sexually Transmitted …
