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… medicines are less likely to harm your baby than others. More research is needed before doctors can say for sure that … If you were taking antidepressants at the end of your pregnancy, your newborn may need to stay in the hospital for … antidepressants? When depression is not treated during pregnancy, it can harm both mother and child. If you don't …
Medications
… device that is placed in the womb (uterus) to prevent pregnancy. It is used by women who want to use a reversible … and infertility. The risk is greater in women who have multiple sexual partners, or infection with a sexually … reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this product, tell your doctor or …
Medications
… device that is placed in the uterus (womb) to prevent pregnancy. It is used by women who want to use a reversible … and infertility. The risk is greater in women who have multiple sexual partners, or who are infected with a … reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this product, tell your doctor or …
Medications
… radiation treatment to the chest area, or if you have MS-multiple sclerosis), and previous use of this and other … drugs or radiation treatment. Consult your doctor for more details. Laboratory and/or medical tests (such as … or plan to become pregnant. Your doctor may order a pregnancy test before starting and during treatment with …
Medical tests
… from an MRI can be saved and stored on a computer for more study. Photographs or films of certain views can also … be caused by brain diseases, such as Huntington's disease , multiple sclerosis (MS) , Parkinson's disease , or … mean that certain diseases, such as Huntington's disease , multiple sclerosis , Parkinson's disease , or Alzheimer's …
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… or a heart valve that has not formed right. Others are more serious and complex, such as a missing heart valve or … Taking some prescription or other medicines during pregnancy may cause congenital heart defects. Women who use illegal "street" drugs or who drink alcohol during pregnancy have a higher risk of having a baby with a …
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… of anemia are feeling tired all the time and getting sick more easily. Babies and children need iron for healthy … 14 to 18 11 mg 15 mg 19 to 49 8 mg 18 mg Over 50 8 mg 8 mg Pregnancy N/A 27 mg Breastfeeding under 19 N/A 10 mg … who menstruate is about 11mg per day. Do some people need more iron? Yes. Some people may need more iron than the …
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… a common childhood disease before immunization. It is now more common in young adults. Mumps can cause encephalitis, … damage or sterility. Mumps infection in the early stage of pregnancy may increase the rate of miscarriage but has not … and to others that need protection against mumps. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #14a Measles, Mumps, …
Medical tests
… erection. If the medicine doesn't help, then you may need more tests. This topic focuses on three more tests you may … Problems with the nerves of the penis. Problems such as multiple sclerosis or diabetes may cause nerve damage. … Problems with the nerves of the penis. Problems such as multiple sclerosis or diabetes may cause nerve damage. …
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… of dying from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). For more information, please visit HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep … such as bronchitis and pneumonia. They also suffer more from chronic coughing, wheezing and breathing problems … research indicates that exposure to nicotine during pregnancy may impact fetal development. How can I prevent …