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… After labour and care for new moms Last updated December 3, 2024 Overview … It's easy to focus on your newborn baby after giving birth. As a parent, you'll also need special care. Here are … challenges that new mothers face in the first few weeks and months after birth. After childbirth Childbirth is taxing …
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… Incision Care After Surgery On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview After surgery, you will need to take care of the incision as it heals. Caring for your incision … care. Don't expose your incision to direct sun for 3 to 9 months after surgery. As an incision heals, the new skin …
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… Long-Term Care Choices On this page: Overview … a loved one may not have training to provide some types of care. Or a family member may have financial or family … members may live far apart. This is where long-term care can help. It can provide a safe and structured …
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… Primary care in your community Last updated November 25, 2024 Overview Image Primary care is the first point of access into B.C.’s health care system. Primary Care Networks (PCN) are community-based …
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… Choosing a Health Care Provider On this page: Overview Overview Choosing a doctor or other health care provider is very important. The relationship you have with your health care provider greatly influences the health decisions you …
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… Understanding Virtual Care (Telemedicine) On this page: Overview Overview What is virtual care? For some health problems, a phone call or video call … nurse can save you time and money. This is called virtual care. It may also be called telemedicine or telehealth. Many …
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… Caregiving: Foot and Toenail Care On this page: Overview Overview … the person likes—also helps the person. If the person you care for has diabetes or has foot problems, such as bad … see a podiatrist. This is a doctor who specializes in the care of the feet. Sometimes a podiatrist will come to the …
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… Care for an Indwelling Urinary Catheter On this page: … embarrassed, the person may feel more comfortable. Catheter care Wear disposable gloves when handling someone's … catheter is removed, there are things you can do to take care of yourself. A person may have trouble urinating. If …
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… Emergency Care for an Accidental Amputation On this page: Overview … Take these actions to help someone who has had an accidental amputation. Call emergency services. Stop the …
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… can help keep your mouth and throat moist. How can you care for yourself at home? For your eyes Use artificial … or (cimetidine), when needed to reduce heartburn. Be careful when you take over-the-counter antacid medicines. … can help keep your mouth and throat moist. How can you care for yourself at home? For your eyes Use artificial …
