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… How to get back on track after conflict Last updated March … and imitating those around them. Modelling responsible use of alcohol is an important way to influence your child’s … or making a critical comment. Saying you slipped up shows that you respect your child and helps build the …
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… Alcohol and other drug use during pregnancy Last updated October 24, 2024 Overview … Disorder, also known as FASD. FASD is an umbrella term used to describe the range of disabilities caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol. It is the leading …
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… methods) Gender-affirming/transition care (the Pill) Acne control (some methods) Preventing heavy bleeding during … as anti-seizure drugs. Ask your health care provider about how your hormonal contraception may affect your other … (Accutane®) for acne, significantly increase the risk of birth defects. It is important to use effective …
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… How support teams can help during pregnancy Last updated … the home for the new baby Being involved in the labour and birth Talking about and planning for parenting Being … holidays or leave from work to help with the new baby … How support teams can help during pregnancy …
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… Diabetes: Counting Carbs if You Don't Use Insulin Actionset Overview Carbohydrate counting can help you control your blood sugar. It helps you know the amount of … your blood sugar more than fats or proteins do. Learning how to spread carbohydrates throughout the day can help you …
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… Interactive Tool: How Does Smoking Affect Your Lifespan? On this page: What … smoking may take away from your life. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2002). Annual smoking-attributable … for Health Statistics (2009). Table 26. Life expectancy at birth, at 65 years of age, and at 75 years of age, by race …
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… Controlling Dust, Dust Mites, and Other Allergens in Your … that can trigger an allergic reaction. Allergens can cause a rash, a stuffy nose, or other symptoms such as … carpeting. Talk with your family about this and about how this will affect family life. If you can't or don't want …
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… Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: How to Prepare On this page: Overview … medicines you will be given on the day of your surgery. Use disinfecting solution (that your doctor may have given … By asking questions and educating yourself, you can take control of your experience. In your weeks of recovery after …
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… Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy: Should I Use Estrogen Therapy (ET)? Decision Point You may want to … made by your ovaries. ET is available as a pill, a skin patch, a vaginal ring, or a cream or gel. Until menopause … Think about what matters most to you in this decision, and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to …
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… your doctor's instructions for safe levels of exercise. How can you get the best use out of a pedometer? Using a pedometer, a step counter, a … a fitness app on your phone is an easy and fun way to track how active you are. It adds up all the steps you take during …
