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… with a full bladder. At what stage of my pregnancy should I have a prenatal ultrasound? Your physician, midwife … including fetal ultrasounds, are medical procedures and should only be used when there is a medical reason to do so. …
Healthy eating
… dietitian to develop a personalized plan. Steps you can take Choose a varied and well-balanced way of eating. Choose … treatments work. Therefore, during cancer treatment, do not take antioxidant supplements such as beta-carotene, vitamins … be helpful. Speak with your health care provider before you take a vitamin, mineral or natural health product supplement …
Healthy eating
… blocks you need for a healthy pregnancy. Steps you can take To meet your energy (calorie) needs during pregnancy: … (folic acid) needs , especially in the 1st trimester: Take a daily multivitamin that has 0.4 mg (400 mcg) of folic acid. Do not take more than 1 mg (1000 mcg) per day. Choose high folate …
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… is going to happen the next day. Encourage your child to take a break from a frustrating activity. Or get your child … doing things that you would expect from a child that age. Should you see a doctor about your child's temper tantrums? … children have temper tantrums that last longer and are more severe than normal. They may destroy things or hurt …
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… lead to overdose and death. Hydromorphone may also cause severe, possibly fatal, breathing problems. To lower your risk, your doctor should have you take the smallest dose of hydromorphone that works, and take …
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… that often come with getting older. What kinds of changes should you expect as you get older? Changes as you get older … Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Decision Points focus on … already active, ask your doctor if there is anything you should change to stay safe as your body and health change. …
Medications
… can lead to overdose and death. Tapentadol may also cause severe, possibly fatal, breathing problems. To lower your risk, your doctor should have you take the smallest dose of tapentadol that works, and take it …
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… you during your appointment, if possible. He or she can take notes, ask questions to clarify information, and help … patient and a student. Don't just ask your doctor what you should do. Ask why. Your doctor can help you understand your … plan to do. Questions to ask at the end of your visit When should I return for another visit? When will test results be …
Healthy eating
… are part of life; the concern is how often you indulge. Take time to eat something before you leave home so that you … to prepare healthier foods for celebrations. Steps you can take Dips, salad dressings and sauces Take a fruit or vegetable platter with low calorie dip as a …
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… is a PCL injury treated? Your treatment will depend on how severe your injury is and whether other parts of your knee … the level of your heart. This will help reduce swelling. Take anti-inflammatory medicines to reduce pain and … the level of your heart. This will help reduce swelling. Take anti-inflammatory medicines to reduce pain and …
