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… to not eat or drink for several hours before the test. Tell your doctor if you get nervous in tight spaces. You may get … ride home. It may be unsafe for you to drive or get home on your own. How It Is Done Before the test You will need to … aids, dentures, jewellery, watches, and hairpins) from your body. These objects may be attracted to the powerful …
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… This may decrease leg pain or help wounds heal better. Your arteries can get narrowed by a substance called plaque. Plaque is a buildup of fats in your arteries. You will be awake for the procedure. You will … get medicine to prevent pain and help you relax. First, your doctor will do a test to find narrowed arteries. He or …
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… On this page: Overview Overview You and your birth partner can take part more fully in a vaginal … or a repeat caesarean, discuss anesthesia options with your doctor before your delivery. If you have a routine caesarean, your birth …
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… cough, or make sounds, then: Put the baby face down on your forearm so their head is lower than the their chest. Support the baby's head in your palm, against your thigh. Don't cover their mouth or twist their neck. Use …
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… where the bone is close to the skin, such as right over your kneecap, the point of your elbow, or your spine. Some people also find it is more comfortable to …
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… about the safety of a natural health product, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or dietitian. Always tell your doctor if you are using a natural health product or if … thinking about combining a natural health product with your standard medical treatment. It may not be safe to stop …
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… any kind of extended emergency. If you are unable to leave your home, if the local water supply becomes contaminated, … or if access to food and water is limited or unavailable, your family may be able to live on emergency supplies until … has passed. The question of how long you should plan for your supplies to last does not have an easy answer. It's …
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… umbrella if you can’t find a shady spot. If you cannot keep your child out of the sun, make sure to protect their skin … smart” clothing and sunscreen. Sun smart clothing Encourage your child to be “sun-smart.” Make sure they cover up with … and a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 30 or more if you and your child are out in the sun. Use a lip balm with SPF 30 as …
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… has a problem with breastfeeding, it is their problem, not yours or your baby’s In British Columbia, all people have the legal … breastfeeding VIDEO: Admission to postpartum - keeping your baby skin-to-skin VIDEO: Baby's feeding cues and …
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… Overview The following tips may make it easier to deal with your benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) symptoms. Practice … to relax before you urinate. Tension from worrying about your symptoms can make them worse. Anxiety may cause the … Try turning on a faucet or picturing running water in your mind. Some men find that hearing running water helps …
