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… problems. For example, if a pregnant person has an STI when during birth, the newborn may have the disease. If your … a current STI or a history of STIs. Have sex while using alcohol or drugs. Trade sex for drugs or money. Chlamydia The Public …
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… Toilet Training: Knowing When Your Child Is Ready On this page: Overview Related … ready for toilet training. Most children are ready to start when they are between 22 and 30 months of age, but every … ready for toilet training. Most children are ready to start when they are between 22 and 30 months of age, but every …
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… Coping With Changing Sleep Patterns as You Get Older On this page: Overview Overview Sleep patterns naturally change as you get older. Older adults often have ongoing sleep problems. … sleep. Tips for better sleep Here are some tips that may help you sleep more soundly. Keep your bedroom quiet, dark, …
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… Heart Failure: Should I Get a Pacemaker (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy)? … doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can … or leads might not work. FAQs How does the pacemaker work? When you have heart failure, the lower chambers of your …
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… Bottle-Feeding: When Baby Doesn't Want to Stop On this page: Overview … & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine … Bottle-Feeding When Baby Doesnt Want to Stop …
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Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well Last updated … snack times. Your role is to decide what foods to offer, when to serve them and where. Your child's role is to decide … different flavours and textures. Include a variety of: Vegetables and fruits including fresh, frozen and canned Whole …
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… Domestic Violence: Checklist of Things to Take When You Leave On this page: Overview … can keep it for you. Plan ahead. Know who you can call for help, and memorize the phone number. Be careful online too. … house, or a library. Here are some helpful items to get together when you are planning on leaving an abusive …
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… Quick Tips: Smart Snacking When You Have Diabetes On this page: Get Started Get Started Follow your body's hunger and fullness signals. Smart snacking can help you keep your blood sugar levels stable, especially if …
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… Bipolar Disorder: Helping Someone During a Manic Episode On this page: … less isolated. If the person has a lot of energy, walk together. This allows the person to keep on the move but share … lot of activity and stimulation. Allow the person to sleep whenever possible. During periods of high energy, sleeping …
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… Overview Signs that a person is using substances such as drugs or alcohol include behaviour changes and physical changes. … and grooming. Up-and-down moods, a mood or attitude that is getting worse, or not caring about the future. Sneaky …