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… information about travelling while pregnant, speak with your health care provider or see HealthLinkBC File #41g The … or visit a travel health clinic, preferably six weeks before planned travel. If you are pregnant, you should … or after onset of illness due to Zika (whichever is longer) before trying to conceive. This recommendation is based on …
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… ________ Date and time of day: ________ Symptoms What were your symptoms? How long did the heartburn last? Do you have … worse? What did you eat? What did you drink? Did you smoke before this episode? Were you under stress? Were you lying … worse? What did you eat? What did you drink? Did you smoke before this episode? Were you under stress? Were you lying …
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… Information Overview Keeping a daily record can help you and your doctor find the best treatment for urinary … When to keep a daily record A diary is sometimes requested before you see a doctor about urinary incontinence. You may … When to keep a daily record A diary is sometimes requested before you see a doctor about urinary incontinence. You may …
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… atrioventricular (AV) node of the heart. Be sure to talk to your doctor before trying these. Your doctor can show you how to do … (AV) node of the heart. Be sure to talk to your doctor before trying these. Your doctor can show you how to do …
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… medicines. Large pills or capsules can get stuck in your throat, especially if your mouth is dry. Sometimes … easier. Take a few sips of water to moisten your throat before you swallow the medicine. Stand up or sit up when you … easier. Take a few sips of water to moisten your throat before you swallow the medicine. Stand up or sit up when you
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… Overuse of quick-relief medicines may be harmful. If you overuse quick-relief beta2-agonists, you may feel that … medicines on more than 2 days a week within a month (except before exercise). Talk to your doctor if you are using your … medicines on more than 2 days a week within a month (except before exercise). Talk to your doctor if you are using your …
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… Regular day routines Implement daytime routines and habits. Your toddler thrives on routine Keep a regular nap schedule, even on weekends (if possible). When your day is very busy and naps are missed, your toddler may … the bedtime story or a pair of pajamas Avoid watching TV before bedtime. TV is stimulating, not relaxing Toddler …
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… for new parents. Here's some advice to help ensure you're surrounded by a supportive team to help you become the parent you want to be. For many parents, the … your fears and frustrations. Sharing a healthy lifestyle before, during and after pregnancy is important. It’s also …
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… Overview To help control the pain and stress of labour, you may get opioid pain medicines. The medicine can be put … and drowsiness. Usually, opioids aren't used right before delivery because they can slow the baby's breathing. … and drowsiness. Usually, opioids aren't used right before delivery because they can slow the baby's breathing. …
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… (thrombosed, or clotted, hemorrhoid), a doctor may relieve your pain by removing the contents of the clot. The doctor … immediate and long-lasting relief from the intense pain. Before you go home, you will be instructed to take daily … immediate and long-lasting relief from the intense pain. Before you go home, you will be instructed to take daily …