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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Is it safe to travel during pregnancy? Pregnant women can be at increased risk of … is incomplete or unknown, be sure you have protection against Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Polio. You may … about what you eat and drink. For tips on how to stay healthy while travelling, visit HealthLinkBC File #41e …
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… symptoms: A change in eating patterns that causes either weight gain or weight loss Sleeping too much or not enough … may help with these problems. Women who take an SSRI during pregnancy have a slightly higher chance of having a baby … be able to make that may help your depression symptoms: Eat healthy foods. Don't drink alcohol. Get regular exercise. …
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… tired. He or she has no energy. The person has been losing weight without trying. What happens when an older adult … a frail older adult by encouraging your loved one to have a healthy lifestyle and stay connected. You can also monitor … and plan extra time when you go places together. Having a healthy lifestyle Encourage your loved one to keep up as …
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… Overview Overview The implant is used to prevent pregnancy. It's a thin rod about the size of a matchstick … or get a shot. You don't have to interrupt sex to protect against pregnancy. What are the disadvantages of using the … It may cause mood changes, less interest in sex, or weight gain. You have to see a doctor to have an implant …
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… upset, dry mouth, constipation, increased appetite, or weight gain may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, … lightheadedness can increase the risk of falling. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… situations as an icebreaker. Use examples on TV or a teen's pregnancy to start a discussion. You can practice talking … to wait to have sex. Keep talking to your child about healthy relationships and safer sex. When parents talk … risk of feeling guilty, getting a bad reputation, or going against their own values and beliefs. Also, some children …
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… cells and get infections or cancers that rarely occur in healthy people. These can be deadly. But having HIV doesn't … virus can also be passed from a mother to her baby during pregnancy, birth, or breastfeeding. HIV doesn't survive well … usually include: Swollen lymph nodes. Extreme tiredness. Weight loss. Fever. Night sweats. How is HIV diagnosed? A …
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… is important. Being responsive to your child will help them gain trust in themselves and others. With practice, they … the world. Learn more about keeping your preschooler healthy: Daytime accidental wetting (diurnal enuresis) … for You - Children Health Canada resources on topics like healthy living, medicines, injuries and oral health for …
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… urination. Stress incontinence can be caused by childbirth, weight gain, or other conditions that stretch the pelvic … can increase your chances of quitting for good. Stay at a healthy weight. Try simple pelvic-floor exercises like Kegel … that make urinary incontinence more likely include: Pregnancy and vaginal delivery. Having had a hysterectomy. …
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… organs in place get weak or damaged. It's often linked to pregnancy and vaginal childbirth. During pregnancy and … you, you can try doing Kegel exercises and staying at a healthy weight. You can also try a pessary . Surgery may also be an …