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… Every fetus is different. The images we show you may not be your skin colour or your fetus's exact size. But they do tell you a lot about … villus sampling or nuchal translucency ultrasound in your town. The good news is that you still have excellent …
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… any kind of extended emergency. If you are unable to leave your home, if the local water supply becomes contaminated, … or if access to food and water is limited or unavailable, your family may be able to live on emergency supplies until … has passed. The question of how long you should plan for your supplies to last does not have an easy answer. It's …
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… always treat them as potentially infectious. If you prick yourself with a used needle, hold the affected limb down low … and soap. If you are splashed with blood or body fluids and your skin has an open wound, healing sore, or scratch, wash … You will be asked to give informed consent in order for your blood to be tested for HIV, hepatitis B and C. Your …
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… to 1 Year On this page: Overview Overview You can watch your baby's behaviour to check for hearing loss. If you notice a change, your baby might have hearing loss. Does your baby: Listen when spoken to? Turn or look up when you …
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… has a problem with breastfeeding, it is their problem, not yours or your baby’s In British Columbia, all people have the legal … breastfeeding VIDEO: Admission to postpartum - keeping your baby skin-to-skin VIDEO: Baby's feeding cues and …
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… Overview Improper posture may put too much stress on your back and neck. The key to good back posture is to keep the right amount of curve in your lower back. A healthy back has three natural … called the neutral position. "Good posture" generally means your ears, shoulders, and hips are in a straight line. Think …
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… Overview The kidneys and liver are essential for cleaning your blood, maintaining fluid balance, and breaking down the … you eat. If you have kidney or liver problems, changing your diet can help protect these organs and improve their … Chronic kidney disease Having chronic kidney disease means your kidneys aren’t working as well as they should to filter …
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… tend to go through phases of picky eating. Don't force your child to eat. Instead, try to offer a variety of fun, nutritious choices. Try these creative snack ideas. Your child may enjoy them even more if you let your child make them. Ants on a log. Fill a celery stick …
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… its pre-pregnancy size. After breastfeeding is established, your body may release oxytocin when you hear a baby cry, think of your baby, or have sexual intercourse. When this occurs, your breasts may leak milk whether or not you are actively …
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… you may have common problems that aren't caused by your pregnancy, like a cold or influenza (flu). Or you may … These minor symptoms generally don't cause problems or hurt your baby. In general, doctors say it's usually safe to take … Read and follow all instructions on the label. Ask your doctor before taking any cold or flu medicines, …
