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Learning About Dehydration in Newborns

… your doctor might suggest meeting with an expert on breastfeeding called a lactation consultant. The doctor can … your doctor might suggest meeting with an expert on breastfeeding called a lactation consultant. The doctor can …

Diabetic Retinopathy

… you have had diabetes and whether or not you have kept good control of your blood sugar. You can control some risk factors, which are things that may … and its complications. Risk factors that you can control include: Pregnancy. Women who have diabetes are at …

Contact with blood or body fluids Protecting against infection

… as needles and syringes, straws and pipes Women who are breastfeeding and have been exposed to blood or body fluids … handling uncooked foods Before eating or smoking Before breastfeeding Before and after providing first aid Before …

Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time

… methods) Gender-affirming/transition care (the Pill) Acne control (some methods) Preventing heavy bleeding during … uterus, where it grows and develops into a fetus. Hormones control the release of the egg and prepare the body to … (Accutane®) for acne, significantly increase the risk of birth defects. It is important to use effective …

Clotting Factor Replacement for Hemophilia

… what to do if you or your child has a bleed. Why It Is Done Control bleeding. Clotting factors can treat bleeding … exact amount of time varies. Heavy bleeding takes longer to control than light bleeding. If the proper amount of … what to do if you or your child has a bleed. Why It Is Done Control bleeding. Clotting factors can treat bleeding …

Healthy Eating Staying With Your Plan

… plan, you probably had one or more big goals in mind, like controlling your high blood pressure or lowering your … television or read while you eat. Use a meal plan to help control what you eat. Plan meals ahead of time. Many people … plan, you probably had one or more big goals in mind, like controlling your high blood pressure or lowering your …

Childbirth Labouring in Water and Water Delivery

… Childbirth: Labouring in Water and Water Delivery On this page: … Overview Labouring in water Some hospitals and birthing centres offer tubs or whirlpools for labour. If … help getting out of the tub. Delivering in water A water birth is the delivery of a baby while in a tub or pool of …

Wildfires and your health

… For more information, see BC Centre for Disease Control: Wildfire Smoke . On this page: Emergency … Government of British Columbia: Air BC Centre for Disease Control: Wildfire Smoke Government of British Columbia: B.C. … File #49f) Useful resources BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Information about wildfire smoke, and its …

Vaginal Yeast Infections

… Certain bacteria help keep yeast and other organisms under control. When something happens to change the balance of … of yeast called Candida albicans . Learn more Antibiotics Birth Control Hormones: The Pill Prevention The following … have sex, don't depend on a latex condom or diaphragm for birth control. The oil in some vaginal medicines weakens …

Tips for Pregnant Parents

… Involving your child or children Your local hospital or birthing centre may offer a class for small children to help them prepare for the birth of a sibling. Older children can benefit from books or videos that describe and discuss reproduction and birth. Depending on the age of your child or children, …