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… Talking With Your Child About Sex On this page: Overview … are a normal part of growth and development. Talking about sex can be awkward, but the earlier you start the … better prepared your child will be to make safer decisions about it. And your child may be better able to deal with …
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… Questions About Varicose Vein Treatment On this page: Overview Related … Will you need more than one treatment? Be very cautious about clinics that require you to sign a contract for a … at the beginning. What are the risks of treatment? Ask about health risks and cosmetic side effects of the …
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… Learning About Hospice Palliative Care On this page: Overview Related … ones to: Understand your illness better. Talk more openly about your feelings. Decide what treatment you want or don't … ones to: Understand your illness better. Talk more openly about your feelings. Decide what treatment you want or don't …
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… Frequently asked questions about breastfeeding Last updated August 12, 2013 Some people … challenges. Most new parents, however, have questions about breastfeeding. Here are some commonly asked questions … contact your healthcare provider for advice. Learn more about Baby's Feeding Cues and Behaviours . Why does my baby …
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… Birth Defects Testing On this page: Health Tools Types of … Tests First-Trimester Tests Second-Trimester Tests Deciding About Testing What are … of life or life span. Birth defects include: Genetic disorders, such as Down syndrome and trisomy 18 . Diseases …
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… Learning About Non-Fatal Drowning in Children On this page: What is … or days. Your child will need to be in the hospital for testing and treatment. The doctor may order tests such as … Enter N300 in the search box to learn more about "Learning About Non-Fatal Drowning in Children". …
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… Genetic Testing and Screening On this page: Test Overview Why It Is … that may cause a genetic illness. The results may tell you about your ancestry, your health, or your risk for certain … inherited disease may cause. Teaching you and your partner about how a specific disease is inherited or passed from you …
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… HIV testing in pregnancy Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … to manage their disease. This includes information about how to prevent passing HIV to other people. A person … or during your pregnancy, or if you have any questions about HIV testing or ways to reduce your risk of getting HIV …
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… Genetic Testing for Medicines On this page: Overview Overview Genetic testing for medicines means that a person has tests to see … is safe for them to take. This is called pharmacogenomics testing. These tests look at how your genes affect how you …
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… Well water testing Last updated June 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … (eg. a private household) you are responsible for testing your water to determine if it is safe for you and … factors. Be aware that test results will only tell you about the water quality on the day you test it. Well water …
