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… HIV testing in pregnancy Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … people. A person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. … should be tested for STIs, including HIV, before having sex without a condom. When should I get tested during …
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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 … Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the risks of drinking during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and … planning to become pregnant or having barrier free sex. Is there any safe time to drink alcohol during …
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… Pregnancy and dental health Last updated July 1, 2021 … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why is dental health during pregnancy important? It is important to take care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy for the following reasons: Hormonal changes …
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… Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC … the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. Extreme heat can be harmful to … a cool indoor environment. Weight normally gained during a pregnancy can make it harder for the body to maintain a safe …
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… Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC … the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. Extreme heat can be harmful to … the library or a community/ recreation centre Close windows during the heat of the day to trap cooler air inside Cover …
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… Pregnancy and folic acid (folate): Preventing neural tube … of being born with a neural tube defect? NTDs can happen during the very early weeks of pregnancy, when you may not … pregnant: Continue to take your multivitamin every day during your pregnancy and for 4 to 6 weeks after, or for as …
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… may request that you have one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. These prenatal ultrasound scans provide important … your placenta The length of your cervix Can I find out the sex of my baby? During the 18 to 22 week second trimester …
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… Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08l Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document … another by contact with body fluids containing the bacteria during unprotected oral, vaginal and anal sex. Sometimes a … if the baby is not treated. If you have chlamydia during pregnancy, the baby may develop pneumonia. Chlamydia …
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… Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08f Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document … Cervicitis is common and affects many women at some point during their adult lives. What causes cervicitis? Cervicitis … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help …
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… Last updated December 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 08j Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document … with your immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; or high blood sugar from poorly controlled … it spread? Vaginal yeast infections are not usually spread during sex. However, if your partner has symptoms, they …
