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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Temporomandibular Disorder: Should I …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Tennis Elbow: Should I Have Surgery? …
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… Effacement and dilatation allow a baby to be born through the birth canal. Effacement means … often will not dilate until active labour starts. Late in your pregnancy, your health professional may check the cervix with his or …
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… or other contaminated surfaces. This can happen by putting your hands to your mouth after gardening, cleaning a cat's … with Toxoplasma gondii , you can give the infection to your baby. You may also receive it through an organ … lymph glands or muscle aches and pains that last for a few days to several weeks. Severe toxoplasmosis results in …
Medical tests
… of the scanning machine can tilt to follow the curve of your spine. All of the pictures are saved as a group on a … passes into breast milk and even less is passed on to the baby. But if you are concerned, you can stop breastfeeding … results usually are ready for your doctor in 1 to 2 days. CT scan of the spine Normal: Spinal bones ( vertebrae …
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… in the second trimester Last updated August 10, 2013 During your second trimester, you’ll see your doctor or midwife about once a month, unless you need … result accuracy. Ultrasounds (18-20 weeks): Checks the baby’s development and position Provides estimated due date …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … consulting your doctor. If you stop taking this medication early, you may have a higher risk of getting a heart attack … may tell you to temporarily stop ticagrelor at least 5 days before surgery or a dental procedure. Carefully follow …
Healthy eating
… per week and increase the number as you are able. Circle your friends and family around healthy foods as often as you … decide what meal you are going to eat together, mark it on your calendar like you would any other event. If you have a … drugs, and alcohol fewer behaviour problems and decreased early sexual activity better self-esteem and less depression …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … unusual increase in size of genitals (penis or clitoris), early development of pubic hair, increased erections (in … This medication may harm an unborn or breast-feeding baby. Consult your doctor for more details. Drug …
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… and odorless, you cannot tell if you have nitrate in your well water unless you test for it. Nitrate is more … this condition occurs in infants it is also known as “blue baby syndrome”. Babies under 6 months are particularly at … guideline levels of nitrate in drinking water. To help keep your family safe: Have your well water tested for nitrate …