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… Prenatal ultrasound Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink … womb where a baby develops) As part of a range of prenatal genetic screening options, some women are eligible for a special …
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… Newborn blood spot card screening Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File … you and your doctor or midwife may not know about. Newborn screening finds babies who may have one of these rare … group of conditions found through a newborn blood spot screening panel. These disorders occur when your baby’s …
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… . How can I prepare for prenatal and health care visits? Some pregnant women and … or community support worker. Getting early and regular prenatal care is an important step to a healthy pregnancy. … childcare for other children Offer to go along to the next prenatal appointment with their health care provider to …
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… why it is important that every baby have a newborn hearing screening. What will a hearing screening be like for my baby? Hearing tests are important … through the BC Early Hearing Program. Your baby’s hearing screening may happen in the hospital before you go home or …
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… every 3 to 6 months or immediately if they have symptoms. Screening for syphilis for anyone who is pregnant is routinely done as part of initial prenatal screening and additionally at time of delivery. If you are …
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… to hearing loss that was present when you were born due to genetics or other factors or conditions. It can be hereditary (genetic) or it can be the result of other factors or …
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… drugs, or medications are being used at the same time Genetics and many other factors For more information on … is available 24 hours per day for information on where counseling is available in your area. Lower Mainland/Greater …
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… Age Children and Their Vision For information on vision screening, contact your local public health unit. To find an …
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… someone you know is, or has been abused, you can seek out counseling or join a support group to help with the …
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… 2 other types of HPV It is important to have regular cervix screening because the HPV vaccine protects against most but …
