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… signs of stress or trauma in yourself and your family. First Nations Health Authority: Recognizing and Resolving … Your Child With Stress After a flood When your local or First Nations government has declared it is safe for you to return home, there are steps you can take to make the transition easier and safer. Clean-up After a Flood …
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… during your pregnancy. This will help you prepare for labour. Choosing where to give birth If you live in British … of each type of care.  Childbirth classes Childbirth: Labouring in water and water delivery Choosing where to give … a support system Having a familiar face present during your labour may be comforting. You may choose a close friend, …
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… Symptoms The symptoms of Lyme disease depend on the stage of the disease. You may first notice symptoms weeks to months after the tick bite. … mild symptoms to serious, long-term disabilities. In the first stage, you may have a rash at the site of the tick …
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… of medicine you get will affect how numb you are. For labour and vaginal birth, a low dose of medicine is often … an epidural. For some women, the medicine may slow down labour. For others, it has no effect on the length of labour. In some cases, it may make labour go faster. It …
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… remember. This development follows a typical pattern in the first 12 months of life. Between 1 and 2 months of age, … behaviour. During this time, they also start a discovery phase. They are good at searching drawers, cabinets, and … remember. This development follows a typical pattern in the first 12 months of life. Between 1 and 2 months of age, …
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… you can think of contractions as waves rolling over you. Labouring in water. Soaking in warm water may help ease stress in early labour. Acupuncture. This treatment during labour may help you manage pain. What are the risks of …
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… you home. But the doctor will check you often until your labour starts. If your baby's head stays down, you may be … The uterus is hard or tense to the touch. Compared to the first attempt, repeat attempts to turn the baby are less … The uterus is hard or tense to the touch. Compared to the first attempt, repeat attempts to turn the baby are less …
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… a close second! Learn what else you can expect during this phase. On this page: Language milestones Does your family … sentences. You can also expect your toddler to: Say her first and last names Answer simple questions, such as, … a close second! Learn what else you can expect during this phase. … Toddlers language development from 24-30 months …
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… to take notes for you. Write down the type of cancer, the stage, and possible treatments. You may want to start a … activities for times when you have the most energy. Use labour-saving devices. This may mean using a bedside commode … to take notes for you. Write down the type of cancer, the stage, and possible treatments. You may want to start a …
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… that the scar on the uterus may break open (rupture) during labour. Women who have a low transverse caesarean scar have … transverse scar have a uterine rupture during a trial of labour. footnote 1 A woman's risk of uterine rupture … (classical) scar. The use of medicine to start (induce) labour. Some doctors avoid the use of any medicine to start …