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Hepatitis C virus

… From a pregnant person to their baby, during pregnancy or birth What are the symptoms? Most people who have HCV feel … may have a brief illness with symptoms around 6 weeks after being infected with HCV. You can clear HCV and still …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… smoke can have a greater risk of miscarriages, premature birth and babies with low birth weight. How does second-hand smoke harm babies and …

Feeding your baby formula Before you start

… of age (corrected age) Weighed less than 2500 grams at birth and are under 2 months of age Have a weakened immune … not cause a problem for your baby Gently burp your baby after feeding. Burping half-way through feeding may help … sucking. Your baby may still have small sucking movements after a feed. This is normal behaviour Turn their head away …

The pregnant traveller

… system. Malaria increases the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, and death for mother and infant. Pregnant women … right away if you experience any of the following: Vaginal bleeding (passing clots or tissue) Belly pain or …

Babys first foods

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese From birth to 6 months, human milk (breast milk) and a daily 400 … years of age or older. Solid foods can be offered before or after human milk. Do what works best for you and your baby. … iron-rich foods Sips of water can be offered in an open cup after 6 months of age Drinks to avoid offering your baby …

Shaken baby syndrome SBS

… or those with any resentment towards the baby look after the baby, even for a short time. Why do babies cry? … feed more frequently during growth spurts. Burp your baby after feeding Check your baby's diaper. Keep your baby clean … you received at the hospital. For mothers that did not give birth at a hospital in British Columbia, you can receive the …

Young children and their vision

… How developed is my child’s vision? Babies can see at birth, but they have to learn to use their eyes. They have …

Iron in Foods

… Liver is high in vitamin A. Too much vitamin A may cause birth defects. **Pacific oysters from British Columbia tend …

A decision-making guide for patients diagnosed with cataracts

… if you are anxious. You will need someone to take you home after and may need help putting in your eye drops or … the vast majority of patients. Glasses are usually required after surgery for near and sometimes also distance vision. … adjust. Most patients report a little discomfort during and after the surgery. Serious problems are not common. In some …

Yersiniosis

… pork. If these are not properly cleaned and sanitized after use, the bacteria can spread to other foods when using … by putting their hands or fingers in, or near, their mouth after they have handled an infected pet or animal. What are the symptoms? Symptoms usually appear 3 to 7 days after you are infected. They include abdominal pain, fever …