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… during pregnancy when hormones change the way your body uses insulin. Sometimes, a pregnant woman has been living … urination. Increased hunger. Blurred vision. Pregnancy causes most women to urinate more often and to feel hungrier, … to follow up with your health care provider after birth because it can increase your risk of getting diabetes in the …
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… Ministry of Justice provides additional legal information useful for your advance care planning. To learn more, please …
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… an insurance policy for the supply part of the equation because stimulating the breasts spurs milk production. Watch a video on how to hand express breast milk. Useful resources Breastfeeding Breast engorgement VIDEO: …
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… You May Need During a State of Emergency . People who use rescue medications such as inhalers should carry them at … might go out in your community. Fire retardants may be used in or near your community to reduce the size of the … effects on drinking water quality (HealthLinkBC File #49f) Useful resources BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) …
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… or discomfort from heartburn or constipation. You can also use home treatment for sleep problems, hip pain, hemorrhoids … during vaginal childbirth. If passed to your baby, it can cause a serious bacterial infection. During your third … pregnant, like a cold or influenza (flu), that aren't caused by your pregnancy. You can use home treatment for these …
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… During the second stage of labour, you may be asked to use panting breaths. This helps you control the urge to push …
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… care provides diagnosis and treatment without the use of drugs or surgery for problems related to your … incidents, car accidents, sports injuries, poor posture, household chores and the stress of daily living may all cause painful joint and spinal problems. For information on …
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… For Health: Persons with cancer Exercises after mastectomy Useful resources BC Cancer Find virtual and in-person …
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… tummy time is a very important part of your baby’s day. Useful resources Leap BC's guide: Move with me from birth to …
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… how your heart responds to exercise. Your doctor can use the test results to find a safe amount of exercise for … Echocardiogram (echo). An echo is a type of ultrasound . It uses high-pitched sound waves to make an image of your … rest and exercise. It is typically done to find out the cause of unexplained chest pain or to find out the location …
