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… absorb calcium from foods. Should I take a supplement? Use the food sources table below to find out how much … to see how much calcium the food contains. You can also use the calcium calculator on the Osteoporosis Canada …
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… across B.C. You do not need a referral to see a midwife. Use the Find a Midwife search tool to find a registered …
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… those with special dietary needs who require extra support. Useful resources Food Skills for Families A six-session …
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… There is also concern for hernias with resistance training. Useful resources Unique strategies for improving the …
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… Hamstring Muscles Heat After an Injury Muscle Cramps Overuse Injuries Shin Splints Sprained Ankle: Using a … or Limb Ear problems Ear Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Joint problems and injuries Anterior Cruciate …
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… contact your health care provider or public health nurse. Useful resources Depression during pregnancy Stillbirth …
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… certification for working with people with disabilities Uses an adapted heart-rate formula to measure and monitor …
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… home You have been advised to call for other reasons Image Useful resources Labor and delivery … The first stage of …
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… even for hours a day. Why babies cry Babies usually cry because they're hungry, uncomfortable, sick, hurt or wanting to … that can occur when a baby is shaken. Shaking can cause brain damage, blindness, paralysis, seizures, and death. … often happens when a parent or caregiver loses control because a baby will not stop crying. To prevent Shaken Baby …
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… my body and my breasts to breastfeed. I have experienced abuse and am not sure I'll be comfortable breastfeeding. I … your baby is growing, your milk will continue to be there. Useful resources Breastfeeding Breast-feeding after breast …