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… you want. The cost and what your provincial or private health insurance will cover. Hospital Most medical doctors deliver only at hospitals. Some hospitals … Many hospitals offer special birthing rooms that are comfortable and homey. One advantage of a hospital birth is …
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… your baby. If you have these symptoms, you need emergency medical treatment. How is HELLP syndrome treated? Delivering … Make sure that your doctor knows about this part of your health history. You'll need to be checked often during and … Labour Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… uterus has moved from its natural position to press uncomfortably into the vagina ( uterine prolapse ). It may also … done when you have one or more severe long-term (chronic) medical conditions, such as asthma or heart disease, that … surgeries. It's also done if someone has other chronic health problems that make a longer procedure riskier. In …
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… Call your doctor or nurse advice line now or seek immediate medical care if: You have new or worse belly pain. You have … blood in your stools. Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor or nurse advice … 12 and Older Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… every 30 minutes. Sit or lie in positions that are most comfortable and that reduce your pain. Try one of these … move a leg at all. Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if: You have new or increased back pain with a … cold, numb, or tingly. Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if: You are not …
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… do anything else to prepare for the test. How It Is Done A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, … It's likely that you have the disease. Medical Tests: Questions to Ask the Doctor Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… A complete rotator cuff tear in someone with an otherwise healthy shoulder is often caused by a forceful injury, such … program required after surgery. You have other health problems that may make surgery too dangerous. How … to you? Your personal feelings are just as important as the medical facts. Think about what matters most to you in this …
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… need to relax or relieve stress. Sit or lie flat in a comfortable position. Put one hand on your belly just below … exercise. Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Patrice Burgess MD - Family Medicine Donald …
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… surgery. The choice depends on your doctor, on your overall health, and, to a degree, what you prefer. How It Is Done … spend 2 to 4 days in the hospital. But depending on your health before the surgery, you may need to stay longer. Your … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency …
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… of their seat while the car is moving. Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Adaptation Date: 9/21/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC …