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… in the feces; therefore people with diarrhea who cannot control their bowel movements should not go to work or … officer. For information on the certification of treatment devices, visit the Standards Council of Canada at www.scc.ca …
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… time, hospital staff took babies away from their mothers at birth - examining, weighing, measuring, wrapping and tightly … is uninterrupted: Don't be too eager to know your baby's birth weight. He may breastfeed better if you can wait until … has skin-to-skin contact the better, even after a caesarean birth. Most commonly, the baby goes skin to skin and …
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… both during pregnancy and up to one year after your baby’s birth. Perinatal depression is common - as many as one in … leading to potential harm to unborn baby Premature and low birth weight babies Difficulty bonding with or caring for … weeks old, and at any time up to one year after your baby’s birth. This screening will help your health care provider …
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… to a person speak, turn off radios, TVs, and other noisy devices. Remove any articles that may distract you or the … to a person speak, turn off radios, TVs, and other noisy devices. Remove any articles that may distract you or the …
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… on the label. Use a cane, a crutch, a walker, or another device if you need help to get around. These can help rest … on the label. Use a cane, a crutch, a walker, or another device if you need help to get around. These can help rest …
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… may be seen by others. Do not use your personal computer or device to read about this topic. Use a safe computer such as … may be seen by others. Do not use your personal computer or device to read about this topic. Use a safe computer such as …
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… you have a phone within reach or you have an emergency call device, use it to call for help. If you do not have a phone … you have a phone within reach or you have an emergency call device, use it to call for help. If you do not have a phone …
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… body and where the electrodes are placed. You can buy some devices, including body fat scales, that calculate your … body and where the electrodes are placed. You can buy some devices, including body fat scales, that calculate your …
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… about what quality of life means to you and how much control you want to have over it? End-of-life questions Here … affect your way of life? Do you have an implanted cardiac device? This includes some types of pacemakers and ICDs … cardioverter-defibrillators). You may want to turn off your device as part of your end-of-life medical treatment. Do you …
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… to develop, gains weight and begins to prepare for the birthing process. Here's a detailed overview of how your … to develop, gains weight and begins to prepare for the birthing process. Here’s a detailed overview of how your …
