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Fertility Problems Should I Be Tested

… the facts Your options Have tests to try to find out the cause of infertility. Don't have tests. To make family … when trying to conceive. You consider other options for parenting, such as adoption or raising a foster child. You … when trying to conceive. You consider other options for parenting, such as adoption or raising a foster child. What …

Emotional health and support during pregnancy

… Relationship changes Tips for pregnant parents Domestic abuse If your partner is abusive, don't be afraid to ask for … to help keep you and your baby safe. Learn more: Domestic abuse while you are pregnant Pregnancy loss Some pregnant …

Bedwetting in Children

… Bedwetting in Children On this page: Condition Overview Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your Risk When To … younger than 4 often wet their beds or clothes, because they can't yet control their bladder. But by age 5 or 6 … get upset or punish your child for wetting the bed. What causes bedwetting? Children don't wet the bed on purpose. Most …

Serum Protein Electrophoresis SPEP Test

… in the blood to help identify some diseases. Proteins are substances made up of smaller building blocks called amino … in an electrical field. Serum protein electrophoresis uses an electrical field to separate the proteins in the … albumin and globulin. Both albumin and globulin carry substances through the bloodstream. Using protein …

Constipation in Children

… become hard and are difficult to pass. A child may cry because he or she is constipated. A crying episode usually … about how often their child has a bowel movement because they have been taught that a healthy child has a bowel … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …

Taking Care of Yourself When Your Child Is Sick

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Emotional and Social Development Ages 15 to 18 Years

Breast surgery and breastfeeding

… the edge of the areola (the brown part of the nipple) causes more damage to the breast. This may decrease the amount …

Alcohol Drinking and Your Health

… recommend that Canadians consider reducing their alcohol use. Aim to drink less, as even 1 to 2 standard drinks per … health problems. Negative impacts begin with any alcohol use and increase when having more than 2 drinks, as each … of alcohol for one person may be too much for another. Because of things like age, sex, weight, and health history, …

Allergy Tests

… involves having a skin or blood test to find out what substance, or allergen , may trigger an allergic response in a person. Skin tests are usually done because they are rapid, reliable, and generally less expensive … the skin. An intradermal allergy test may be done when a substance does not cause a reaction in the skin prick test …