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… problems affecting people exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. FASD is the leading developmental disability in … FASD is prevented by avoiding drinking any alcohol during pregnancy. There is no safe amount, safe time or safe type of alcohol to drink during pregnancy . It is not known how much alcohol it takes to …
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… some women lose their babies through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or other misfortune. This loss can be … from seeking professional help. Having a baby after a pregnancy loss If you've had a baby die during pregnancy and are now pregnant again, know that it is normal …
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… your provincial poison centre to find out what to do. Most chemicals should be rinsed off with lots of water, but with some chemicals, water may make the burn worse. Certain health … be used to treat a variety of conditions. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer. Other medicines used to treat …
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… your provincial poison centre to find out what to do. Most chemicals should be rinsed off with lots of water, but with some chemicals, water may make the burn worse. Certain health … be used to treat a variety of conditions. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer. Other medicines used to treat …
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… is labour that comes too early—between 20 and 37 weeks of pregnancy. In labour, the uterus contracts to open the … with the uterus or cervix. Drug or alcohol use during pregnancy. The mother's water (amniotic fluid) breaking … Preterm Prelabour Rupture of Membranes (pPROM) Multiple Pregnancy: Twins or More Prevention It's hard to prevent …
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… feet, or underneath the nails. What causes it? Too much UV radiation from sun exposure can damage DNA. This can cause … and targeted therapy . In some cases, chemotherapy and radiation therapy may be used. How can you lower your risk? … melanoma isn't known. But some things, like too much UV radiation from sun exposure, can damage DNA. This can cause …
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… items, including toys and bibs. Soft vinyl contains harmful chemicals. Baby first aid Courses on basic first aid, baby … to drink. Untreated water can contain harmful bacteria and chemicals. For example, high levels of nitrates have been … it to your baby. Boiling kills bacteria but does not remove chemicals. Boil any type of water for one minute and then …
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… eggs may be frozen (cryopreserved) for future attempts. Pregnancy and birth. Any embryos that implant in the uterus may then result in pregnancy and birth of one or more infants. What To Expect … reproductive technology (ART) procedure will result in pregnancy and a healthy baby. Cause of infertility. …
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… ( cervical cancer ). Further treatment, such as surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy, will be recommended. Risks An … occur (rare). Inability of the cervix to stay closed during pregnancy (incompetent cervix) may occur. Having an … occur (rare). Inability of the cervix to stay closed during pregnancy (incompetent cervix) may occur. Having an …
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… family history of aortic dissection is also a risk factor. Pregnancy can also increase the risk of a dissection. This … family history of aortic dissection is also a risk factor. Pregnancy can also increase the risk of a dissection. This …
