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… Alcohol or Drug Use During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … weeks of pregnancy, so the sooner you can stop, the better. Risks of substance use during pregnancy Substance Possible … Delayed motor skills Learning problems Heroin or opioids High blood pressure during pregnancy (pre-eclampsia) …
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… Quick Tips: Healthy Pregnancy Habits On this page: Getting Started Related … if you're not feeling well or if the weather is hot. Avoid risky sports like horseback or motorcycle riding, … Avoid climbing on ladders or standing on anything that is high or wobbly. Always wear your seat belt when you're in a …
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… fruit/vegetable juices and ciders: A potential health risk Last updated August 21, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … and consumed by the best before date. What is the risk? Unpasteurized apple and orange juices have been linked … long term diarrhea Who is at greatest risk? People at higher risk of getting sick are: Young children (5 years of …
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… Physical activity when planning a pregnancy Last updated August 2, 2013 Overview Being active … blood pressure and cholesterol levels and reducing your risk of heart attack increase resistance to disease, … are best for strengthening the heart and lungs. Try: brisk walking, cycling, dancing, and continuous swimming …
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… Emotional health and support during pregnancy Last updated December 5, 2024 Overview It is … health supports on this page. Support and wellbeing during pregnancy It’s important to have a support system when … professionals play a key role in helping you through your pregnancy. Learn more about emotional health and wellbeing …
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… Pregnancy: Belly, Pelvic, and Back Pain On this page: … a bladder or kidney infection, call your doctor. An ectopic pregnancy (tubal pregnancy or extrauterine pregnancy) occurs when a …
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… Health care providers during pregnancy Last updated December 5, 2024 Overview When you … (OB-GYN) to provide primary care throughout your pregnancy. Pregnancy: Choosing a health professional Midwives …
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… Week 8 of Pregnancy: What's Going On Inside On this page: Overview Overview Pregnancy can be exciting, mysterious, and exhausting. During pregnancy, your body does a ton of work to support the …
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… Register your pregnancy for prenatal care Last updated April 15, 2015 Overview Pregnancy is an exciting time! It's also a time full of … changes. Get the best possible support during and after pregnancy by registering with your local health authority. …
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… Pregnancy: Hot Tub and Sauna Use On this page: Overview … caution. footnote 1 Hyperthermia during the first weeks of pregnancy has been linked to neural tube defects . footnote … or tingling in feet and hands. Multiple Pregnancy: Twins or More Pregnancy Pregnancy-Related …
