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First Appointment On this page: Overview Overview Print this … if you are seeing this health professional for the first time. Although you may have to complete a similar form … if you are seeing this health professional for the first time. Although you may have to complete a similar form …
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… Preterm Labour and Short Cervix On this page: Overview Related … birth. footnote 2 How is it treated? If this is your first pregnancy or if you have never had a preterm birth, … birth. footnote 2 How is it treated? If this is your first pregnancy or if you have never had a preterm birth, …
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… Comfort positions for labour and birth Last updated August 6, 2013 During labour, changing position frequently can make you more … get familiar with the various options before you start your labour. These positions may help you to manage pain and …
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… End-Stage Renal Disease On this page: What is end-stage renal disease? End-stage renal disease means that your kidneys may no longer be …
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Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease On this page: Overview Overview The stages of chronic kidney disease are determined mostly by … damage or an eGFR of less than 60 for longer than 3 months. Stages of chronic kidney disease Stage Description eGFR What …
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… Your first trimester Last updated December 5, 2024 Overview … appointments, physical changes – a lot happens during the first trimester of pregnancy. Find information that can help … quickly during the first trimester. Learn about the two stages of development and how your baby’s growth will …
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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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… 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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… Radiation for Early-Stage Breast Cancer On this page: Treatment Overview Why It … the body. This treatment is given to most people with early-stage breast cancer who choose breast-conserving surgery … How long the treatment takes Radiation therapy for early-stage breast cancer can be given in two different schedules. …