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… contact an Emergency Management BC regional office in your area: … in disasters and emergencies can be very stressful. You may help or work with very upset people. You may also work long hours in difficult situations. At the …
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… 12, 2013 Let down is the release of milk into milk ducts in your breast. It usually happens when your baby sucks. You may even experience let down when your baby or someone …
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… Your third trimester Last updated December 5, 2024 Overview … Learn what to expect in the third, and final, trimester of your pregnancy. Your third trimester lasts from week 28 until the birth of …
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… 9, 2024 Overview Nutrients are found in food and help your body work as it should. Learn about carbohydrates, … of Canada) Fibre Read about where fibre is found, how much you need and why it’s important: Fibre and your health (HealthLinkBC File #68h) Getting enough fibre …
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… Planning your pregnancy Last updated January 28, 2025 Overview Information to support you with family planning. Your health when planning to become pregnant Advice on how …
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… Stages of labour Last updated March 1, 2024 Overview As you enter the last months of your pregnancy, you may start to wonder about the future. … Babies who are born too early can have serious problems. Causes of preterm labour can be varied and difficult to …
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… physical activity contributes to healthy aging by reducing your risk of disease and helping you feel better and live longer. By slowly increasing your … Stretches should be slow and smooth. Stretching may cause you mild discomfort, but you shouldn't feel pain. … …
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… December 1, 2016 A cool-down is a light activity that you do for 5 to 15 minutes to recover from physical activity. Start the cool-down soon after you have completed the physical activity. This helps your … called rehydrating the body). If you did an activity that caused you to breathe hard and raised your heart rate, such as …
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… of giving birth can be overwhelming, especially if it's your first time. In this section you'll find information that can help you plan and start practicing for labour and birth. Medical …
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… Physical activity for youth Last updated January 9, 2013 Some teenagers become less active as they grow - partly because they stop playing games they associate with childhood, … Staying active has huge benefits. Being active helps you relax and sleep better by relieving stress and tension. …
