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Plant-based eating

… eating patterns Plant-based eating patterns can lower your risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 … amount of fibre and certain key vitamins and minerals in your diet. Learn more about plant-based eating: Plant-based … foods Take steps to add more plant-based foods to your diet: Quick tips: Adding fruits and vegetables to your …

When to visit the emergency room

… symptoms like: Trouble breathing, or catching your breath Severe abdominal or chest pain/pressure Weakness or tingling on one side of your body Loss of consciousness Heavy bleeding For those … there may be better options than visiting an ER. Calling your family doctor or care provider or going to a walk-in …

Seniors as emergency response volunteers

… contact an Emergency Management BC regional office in your area: … At the same time, you may have more stress coping with your own personal response to an emergency. You may face … and displacement. This is the time to keep track of your physical and mental health. Seek support and advice …

Telling pre-labour and true labour apart

… mucus). There may be "show" and/or fluid leaking from your amniotic sac. Preparing for labour and birth is like … night time, try to sleep. You need to be well rested for childbirth. In true labour you may not be able to sleep but … are doing and taking a shower can be comforting. Distract yourself. Watch a movie, walk in the garden, play cards. If …

Comfort positions for labour and birth

… you manage pain and avoid medications. Take time with your partner to get familiar with the various options before you start your labour. These positions may help you to manage pain and avoid medications. Your partner can remain involved and supportive by helping …

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

… 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccines cause your body to produce antibodies that will help protect you … People 5 years of age and older should get one dose. Children 6 months to 4 years of age and people with weakened … history. Getting all the recommended doses of vaccine is your best protection against COVID-19. It is important to …

Healthy eating and physical activity

… that you get important nutrients that you need during your pregnancy. Following Canada’s Food Guide can help you … vitamins, minerals and proteins, as these are vital to your fetus’s growth. If you plan to eat a plant-based or … You can modify activities and exercises to fit with your stage of pregnancy. This includes brisk walking, …

Cold and flu

… flu viruses spread easily in the late fall and winter. Wash your hands often to protect yourself from catching and spreading a cold or the flu. You can lower your risk of catching the flu by getting the flu vaccine …

Rubella

… (MMRV) Vaccine The vaccines are free as part of routine childhood immunizations and to others that need protection … be offered a blood test for rubella immunity as part of your prenatal care. If you are not immune, you should be immunized after your pregnancy, preferably before leaving the hospital. …

During labour

… of giving birth can be overwhelming, especially if it's your first time. In this section you'll find information … relief in the form of anesthesia or medicines. Learn more: Childbirth: Epidurals Childbirth: Opioid pain medicines … A caesarean birth (or C-section) may be recommended by your health care provider. This could be done before labour …