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… Heat-related illness Last updated June 6, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 35 Heat-related Series Download PDF Document English Document Arabic … Tagalog Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese What is heat-related illness? Too much heat can be harmful to your …
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… Sleep related infant death Last updated November 1, 2021 … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is sleep related infant death? There are two kinds of sleep related … can cause their airway to become restricted. Keep your pregnancy smoke-free and give your baby a smoke-free …
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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 … disability that affects a range of health and behavioural problems in individuals who were exposed to alcohol in the …
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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 … These babies are at greater risk of having developmental problems, asthma, ear infections and may have a higher risk …
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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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… Heat-related illness in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 35c Heat-related Series Download PDF Document English Document Arabic … very tired, lethargic, or weak Movement and coordination problems Leg or stomach cramps, complains of tummy ache …
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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 … too much folic acid? Too much folic acid may cause health problems. Do not take more than 1000 mcg (1 mg) of folic …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Is it safe to travel during pregnancy? Pregnant women can be at increased risk of … plans and medical needs. If you have certain pregnancy-related or medical conditions, you may be advised not to … that lasts a long time Fever Severe headache, visual problems, or pink eye Skin rash Joint and muscle pain For …
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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 pregnancy? Pregnancy occurs when an egg is fertilized by …
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… that you have one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. These prenatal ultrasound scans provide important … used to assess certain conditions that might arise in your pregnancy The endovaginal scan provides a better view of the … and reasons to use an endovaginal or transabdominal scan in pregnancy. With this information you can decide whether you …
