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… done when there is any question about how the baby is doing during later pregnancy. Some women with high-risk pregnancies are tested … it can be because the baby is asleep. If this happens during your test, the doctor or technician may try to wake …
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… system also increases this rate to meet your body's needs during physical activity and lowers it during sleep. An … or a slower heart rate. For example, during periods of exercise, when the body requires more oxygen to function, … or a slower heart rate. For example, during periods of exercise, when the body requires more oxygen to function, …
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… to longer limbs and bigger bodies. Getting regular moderate exercise can improve coordination. It can also help your … the many physical and emotional changes that usually happen during this time. Some common concerns include: Your child's … it easier or harder to eat well. Encourage your child to exercise every day. Exercise helps your child feel good, …
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… and/or diabetes do both aerobic and muscle strengthening exercise and decrease sedentary behaviour (e.g., sitting or … and/or body weight control. Useful resources Diabetes, Exercise & You (Vancouver Coastal Health, Canada) This … The first of five brochures on physical activity and exercise by Diabetes Canada. This brochure presents the …
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… syndrome (SIDS)? Sometimes a baby who seems healthy dies during sleep. If this happens to a healthy baby younger than … controls breathing, heart rate and rhythm, and temperature during the first few months of life. There are some factors that may increase the risk of SIDS. If during pregnancy, the mother: Is younger than 20 years old. Smokes …
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… most people don't have symptoms. Trich can cause problems during pregnancy. What causes it? Trich is caused by a parasite . … in the genital area. Pain or burning when you urinate. Pain during sex. How is it diagnosed? To diagnose trich, your …
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… shoulder is often caused by a forceful injury, such as during sports or a car crash. Without any treatment—either … in weak and stiff shoulders. Physiotherapy includes exercises to: Stretch tight shoulders. Strengthen the … of a shoulder problem and to see if surgery will help. Exercises can help strengthen the muscles around a torn …
Medications
… has caused severe (often fatal) birth defects when used during pregnancy. You must have 2 negative pregnancy tests before … intercourse) for 1 month before starting thalidomide, during use, and for 1 month after stopping this drug. Talk …
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… versions of this article. To keep supply and demand working during breastfeeding: Avoid unnecessary supplements such as …
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… Overview Expectant management is the close monitoring of a pregnancy for complications. It may involve some bedrest at … light of your condition. When you are resting or sleeping during late pregnancy, try to lie on your side. This is … light of your condition. When you are resting or sleeping during late pregnancy, try to lie on your side. This is …
