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… are pregnant. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong disability that affects a range of health and … It is safest not to drink at all when you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or having barrier free sex. Is … . How can I prepare for prenatal and health care visits? Some pregnant women and people find it hard to …
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… therapy, advice for eating well, and other education. Self-care Much of the treatment for COPD includes things you can … see the topics: Care at the End of Life Writing an Advance Care Plan Hospice Palliative Care Living With COPD … antitrypsin deficiency . Advance Care Planning Choosing a Substitute Decision-Maker (SDM) …
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… Health Tools Delivery of Your Preterm Infant Taking Care of Yourself Health Problems in Preterm Newborns … to care for your baby. Things to learn include: Infant CPR, from a certified instructor. How to safely transport … Growth and Development, Newborn Hospital Discharge Planning Jaundice in Newborns (Hyperbilirubinemia) Medical …
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… a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery Getting Support … that are important to many health problems. Diabetes: Should I Get an Insulin Pump? Actionsets are designed to … have questions or want to know more about diabetes. You are planning to get pregnant in the next year. You don't want to …
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… and Delivery On this page: Health Tools Planning for Birth Signs of Labour Managing Pain Types of … improve your health. Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. … baby's umbilical cord blood after the birth. (This requires advance planning early in your pregnancy.) Breastfeeding: …
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… easily as your chest muscles weaken. Hospice palliative care Hospice palliative care is a type of care for people … your medicine. If you have not already done so, prepare an advance care plan. This is instructions to your doctor and … concerns with your doctor. Advance Care Planning Care at the End of Life Choosing a Substitute …
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… in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider, or visit a travel clinic at least 6 to 8 … find out the cost. Bring a record of all vaccines you have received in the past to the travel clinic. It is important … food and drink precautions while you are travelling. Who should get the vaccine? People travelling to or working in …
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… specific dietary requirements, including those receiving care in a clinical setting, may need additional guidance or … nutrition policies, programs, and resources; to inform menu planning in public institutions such as day cares, schools, … new guidance will be considered when they are updated. When should residential care facilities update their menus to …
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… of an infection caused by Mycobacterium chimaera? What should I do if I have symptoms of infection? Should everyone … heart surgery, heart transplant or lung transplant surgery receive antibiotics just in case? Can I be tested to find … Mycobacterium chimaera contagious? Find more resources and supports What is Mycobacterium chimaera? Mycobacterium …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I get tested? HIV testing is important for people to receive early treatment, care and information to manage their disease. This includes … a healthy pregnancy and baby. Should I get tested if I am planning a pregnancy? Knowing your HIV status is important …
