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… If you do choose to drink a small amount of alcohol, plan breastfeeding around it to prevent alcohol from … in large amounts, do not breastfeed. Talk with your health care provider, public health nurse, pharmacist or … – it will benefit both you and your baby. See your health care provider. Join a stop smoking program. Contact Quit Now …
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… Smiles at faces Recognizes parent's voices Begins to trust caregiver Cries if under or over stimulated Persistent … for certain people, objects or places Be sensitive to other children and perhaps cry if they cry React to other people's … baby turns away from you - young babies get tired easily Plan daily quiet times with your baby Don't jiggle crying …
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… to help make an informed decision on when to seek healthcare. For additional information, visit: Heat-related illness in infants and young children (HealthLinkBC File #35c) Heat rash Heat syncope … heat warning is issued, it is time to put your emergency plan into action. Make sure you have access to cooler spaces …
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… of these decisions. Your privacy and confidentiality are carefully protected. Why It Is Done Testing may be done to: … testing can help you make decisions about your pregnancy or plan for the future. If you find out that your fetus has a … your delivery plans. If your baby is likely to need special care after birth, you may need to deliver in a hospital that …
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… when your baby starts eating solid foods). Young children’s mouth muscles aren’t well-developed, so you may want to avoid certain foods. Prepare foods carefully and make sure that you don’t provide food to your … rescue for babies Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (HealthLinkBC File #110b) …
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… Men: 0–15 millimetres per hour (mm/hr) Women: 0–20 mm/hr Children: 0–10 mm/hr Newborns: 0–2 mm/hr What if your … Men: 0–15 millimetres per hour (mm/hr) Women: 0–20 mm/hr Children: 0–10 mm/hr Newborns: 0–2 mm/hr What if your …
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… by Health Canada and is provided free. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. In early childhood, … and polio. These are given as a series of doses. Most children receive these as infants and toddlers. They get a … It is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under …
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… TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you TIg if you have a wound and have … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … It is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under …
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… the focus on eating healthy when you're home a lot more. Plan meals ahead of time. Planning your meals takes the guesswork out of "what's for … Try theme nights. Love breakfast at any time of the day? Plan a "Breakfast for Dinner" night. "Meatless Monday" is a …
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… to spend on testing and treatment. Whether you have other plans for parenting, such as adoption. Think about the time and financial resources needed to carry out your plans. Ideally, your doctor will help you stop and assess your plan and options at each step of the way. If you feel that …
