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… Biophysical Profile (BPP) Test On this page: Test Overview Why … test may falsely show distress in a baby that is actually healthy. Results The results are scores on five measurements … taken, a score of 8 or 10 points means that your baby is healthy. A score of 6 or 8 points means that you may need to …
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… Overview Deciding to make healthy changes is a big step. Maybe you're feeling hopeful, … Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health Drug Use and Your Health Healthy Eating Quitting Smoking Citations Stead LF, et …
Medications
… medication, it is recommended that you temporarily limit physical activity to decrease work for the heart. Seek immediate … in the chest, chest pain spreading to the jaw/neck/arm, sweating, trouble breathing, or fast/irregular heartbeat. Uses …
Health topics
… skin itches for a week or more after treatment. How can you prevent them? Head lice are contagious. That means they can … from one person to another. But you can take steps to prevent that. Check everyone in your home for lice. You … skin itches for a week or more after treatment. How can you prevent them? Head lice are contagious. That means they can …
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… You also may: Lose or gain weight. You may also feel like eating more or less than usual almost every day. Sleep too … or worried about things. Depression can: Affect your physical health. You may have headaches or other aches and … You also may: Lose or gain weight. You may also feel like eating more or less than usual almost every day. Sleep too …
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… Learn more: Check-ups and tests in the third trimester Physical changes You may experience a range of new physical changes during the third trimester. Your baby may drop lower in your pelvis. Learn more: Physical changes in the third trimester Pregnancy: Dropping …
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… the skin. Drink extra fluids to help reduce fever and prevent dehydration . Suck on ice chips or flavoured ice … members have already been exposed. Why is it important to prevent mumps? Getting your child vaccinated is important, … Skin Citations Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2008). Updated recommendations for isolation of …
Medications
… medication, it is recommended that you temporarily limit physical activity to decrease strain on the heart. Get medical help … chest pain spreading to the jaw/neck/arm, unusual sweating, trouble breathing, or fast/irregular heartbeat. Uses …
Medications
… medication, it is recommended that you temporarily limit physical activity to decrease strain on the heart. Get medical help … chest pain spreading to the jaw/neck/arm, unusual sweating, trouble breathing, or fast/irregular heartbeat. Uses …
HealthLinkBC files
… oxygen to all parts of the body. Children need iron for healthy growth and development, including brain … in an open cup if your baby is: 9 to 12 months of age and Eating a variety of iron-rich foods Too much milk can fill … File #68d Iron in foods HealthLinkBC File #110b Preventing choking in babies and young children    Child …