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… breast pump is a device that allows you to empty milk from your breasts whenever you want to or need to. Then you can … the benefits of breastfeeding when you have to be away from your baby. Pumping will help keep up your milk supply. It … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… this page: Overview Overview Listen to your body to tell you when you're hungry or full. Hunger is a normal sensation that makes you want to eat. Your body tells your brain that your stomach is empty. This … Management Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… posture and good body mechanics can help prevent tension in your neck, shoulders, and upper back muscles. If your headaches seem to be related to tension in this area, … Headaches Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… updated August 9, 2013 Now that you're nearing the end of your pregnancy, you'll be seeing your doctor or midwife more frequently. After about your … two to three weeks. In your final month, you'll see your healthcare provider every one to two weeks - or more often. …
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… Learn to take charge, says Rhonda O'Brien Taking charge of your type 2 diabetes means controlling your blood sugar. But to control your blood sugar, you have … to help you find one, or check with your local hospital. Healthy eating and activity help you control blood sugar …
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… at some point during pregnancy. As the size and weight of your growing belly place more strain on your back, you may … labour. Talk to your doctor or midwife about seeing a physiotherapist for back pain that interferes with your daily … Problems Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… is the first 10 weeks of pregnancy. Pregnancy begins when your egg joins with a sperm (fertilization) and attaches to the lining of your uterus. You may start noticing signs as early as 5 … (HCG) Test Current as of: December 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kara L. Cadwallader MD - …
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… Here are some techniques you can practice well ahead of your due date, to make sure you're ready when the time comes. Slow breathing Breathe in through your nose (or through your mouth if your nose is congested) Breathe out through …
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… be called either paraffin or wax) to apply moist heat to your hands or feet to ease the pain and stiffness of … trying wax at home. And it's a good idea to have a physiotherapist show you how to do it before you try it yourself. … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… usually is possible if you plan ahead. Start by seeing your doctor several weeks to months before your travel date. Ask your doctor to: Figure out how much … (COPD) Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
