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… alcohol at all. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy puts your baby at risk of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, also … drugs during pregnancy or while breastfeeding may harm your baby. This includes prohibited drugs but could also … For information on FASD and the effects it can have on your baby's health, see: Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder …
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… type of cough may be more noticeable when you first turn on your furnace in the fall, because dust and other irritants … frequently, such as the common cold. A doctor can evaluate your symptoms and recommend appropriate treatment. Related … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… (BMI) On this page: Overview Overview Your body mass index (BMI) and waist size affect your risk of type 2 diabetes , high blood pressure , high … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… the Doctor On this page: Overview Overview Use this form if your doctor recommends a special treatment, such as … a second opinion. Ask whether the treatment is covered by your provincial health plan or private insurance. If it is … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… sooner than 48 hours after the injury. To avoid burning your skin, do not use anything that feels too warm. Think it … or have areas of chronic numbness, do not use heat unless your doctor has told you to do so. Lack of feeling in the … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… mean that you need to have treatment or make changes in your activities. But in some cases, a person with sickle … Do this especially during intense activities. Increase your level of performance gradually. Stop right away if you … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… of using a pacifier include being able to control when your child is allowed to use it and being able to take the … child to stop thumb-sucking than using a pacifier. Talk to your doctor about how long you should wait before you … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… Having palpitations means that you are unusually aware of your heartbeat. Some people describe them as: A "fluttering" … Light-headedness. If you have an arrhythmia that causes your heart to beat too fast or too slow, you may feel … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… 20 minutes at a time. Put a thin cloth between the ice and your skin. Injecting anything into a joint or tendon has a … shots in a year. Although these problems rarely happen, your doctor may mention them to you before you get a shot … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… bites: Treat animals for fleas. Do not let pets sleep on your bed. Vacuum rugs daily. You may need to exterminate the … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
