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… Baby's first foods Last updated October 3, 2024 HealthLink BC File … food allergens are iron-rich and can be part of your baby’s first foods. You can start with the common food allergens … formula: Safely making and storing formula (#69b) Baby's first foods (#69c) Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat …
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… After labour and care for new moms Last updated December 3, 2024 … manage some typical challenges that new mothers face in the first few weeks and months after birth. After childbirth … depression Postpartum depression can occur in the first months after childbirth. Feelings of sadness can …
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… Childbirth: Perineal Massage Before Labour On this page: Overview … pain in the weeks after childbirth. People having their first vaginal delivery also had lower rates of episiotomy . … 5 minutes to massage your perineum, 3 to 4 times a week. At first, it may burn and feel uncomfortable. But this should …
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… Early disease screening for newborn Last updated August 12, 2013 Early disease screening is a quick blood test for all … It can detect a number of rare disorders - allowing for early treatment. About one in 750 babies born in B.C. has …
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… Childbirth: Labouring in Water and Water Delivery On this page: Overview Overview Labouring in water Some hospitals and birthing centres offer tubs or whirlpools for labour. If yours does, talk to your doctor or midwife about …
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… Episiotomy, vacuum and forceps during labour and birth Last updated August 12, 2013 Even if you're … between the vagina and rectum - freezing is usually given first. This cut enlarges the space for the baby to pass … A vacuum is used if: The mother has a prolonged pushing stage of labour The mother is exhausted and unable to push …
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… First Aid for Chemical Burns On this page: Overview Related … to take next. Most chemical burns of the skin are treated first by rinsing (flushing) the chemical off your body with … does not mix with water, so use isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol first to flush the chemical off the skin and then flush with …
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… First Aid Kit for Travellers On this page: Overview Overview What you pack in your first aid kit will depend on where and how long you plan to … screen Thermometer Oral rehydration solution packets Basic first aid items (adhesive bandages, gauze, elastic bandage, …
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… Pregnancy: First Prenatal Visit On this page: Overview Overview Your first prenatal visit will probably be the longest visit … history. This will include your age when you had your first period, whether your cycles are regular, and the date …
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… First Aid for Electrical Burns On this page: Overview Overview The first steps to take when a person is in contact with an … Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview The first steps to take when a person is in contact with an …
