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… Hib disease is now rare in B.C. because of routine childhood immunization programs. Mature Minor Consent It is …
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… Helping Your Child With Stress Actionset Overview Childhood isn't all fun and games. Even young children can … . Learn how we develop our content . … Actionset Overview Childhood isn't all fun and games. Even young children can …
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… is life-threatening for both a mother and her fetus. During a seizure, the oxygen supply to the fetus is drastically reduced. Sudden seizures can occur before, during, or (rarely) up to 6 weeks after delivery (postpartum). Postpartum seizures are most common during the first 48 hours after delivery. If you have …
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… prepare for labour and delivery? Getting regular exercise during pregnancy will help you handle the physical demands … floor muscles. This helps prevent a long period of pushing during labour. In your sixth or seventh month of pregnancy, … that it is not possible to predict exactly what will happen during labour and delivery. What can you expect right after …
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… scan that is done to look at these organs for disease. During a liver and spleen scan, a radioactive tracer … or most of your clothes. You will be given a gown to wear during the test. You will empty your bladder right before the scan. During the test The technologist cleans the site on your arm …
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… polyps , tumours, and areas of inflammation or bleeding. During the test, tissue samples can be collected ( biopsy ) … the other part on the day of the test. Plan to stay home during your prep time since you will need to use the toilet … products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your procedure. Your doctor will tell you if you …
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… buildup of fatty material called plaque in a blood vessel. During a CT angiogram, you lie on a table that passes … a medicine called a beta-blocker to slow your heart rate during the test. Benefits and limitations A CT angiogram is … doctor finds a major blockage in one of your blood vessels during a CT angiogram, you won't be able to get an …
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… Treatment can usually cure hepatitis C. How is it diagnosed during pregnancy? A blood test for hepatitis C is usually done during pregnancy. First, a hepatitis C (HCV) antibody test … have hepatitis C, your baby will need to be tested but not during the pregnancy. Testing is usually done when a baby is …
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… used in childbirth? You have many choices to relieve pain during childbirth. These include medical and non-medical … may help reduce pain and help you feel a sense of control during labour. These techniques include: Support. Having a … only job is to give you constant support. Distraction. During early labour, you can walk, play cards, watch TV, …
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… least 4 weeks after the vaccination. footnote 1 Before or during pregnancy: Flu (influenza), COVID-19, and whooping … and Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccines during pregnancy is considered safe for your fetus. And … influenza (flu) vaccine yet, get the flu shot before or during your pregnancy. footnote 2 This is especially …
