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… COVID-19: Advice if You're Planning a Pregnancy, Pregnant, Recently Pregnant, or Breastfeeding On this page: Overview … getting the COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine is safe before, during, and after pregnancy. There is no evidence that …
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… Parenting teens (12-18 Years) Overview As children enter … Teen growth and development Learn what to expect during your child’s teen years. … Parenting teens 12-18 Years …
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… Symptoms of Pregnancy On this page: Overview … new pack a day or two late. Have other symptoms of early pregnancy. Symptoms include: Fatigue. Breast tenderness or … Nausea or vomiting. Increased urination. Have done a home pregnancy test, and the result was positive. If you have …
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… Multiple Sclerosis and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Some medicines used to treat MS should not be used during breastfeeding. The decision about when to start taking MS … and other children during pregnancy and for the first few months after the baby is born. The baby may be slightly more …
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… Ending a pregnancy Last updated June 1, 2021 Overview You may need to end a pregnancy for personal or medical reasons. Other times it … are available to people in B.C. If you have questions about pregnancy options, procedures and other topics, you can call …
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… HIV testing in pregnancy Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … people. A person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because …
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… Diabetes: Preparing for Pregnancy On this page: Overview … you need treatment changes. Possible blood sugar problems during pregnancy. For example, many women have low blood … can cause your baby to be very large. Breastfeeding When You Have Diabetes Current as of: …
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… Breastfeeding Your Newborn and an Older Child On this page: Overview Overview Breastfeeding more than one child is called tandem … to 12 times in a 24-hour period, without time limitations. During the first 3 days after the birth, focus all your …
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… A video on breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact Last updated August … for this video (PDF, 503KB). Additional resources Breastfeeding Bonding with your newborn VIDEO: Admission to … VIDEO: Baby's feeding cues and behaviours VIDEO: Breastfeeding positions VIDEO: Cup feeding and other feeding …
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… Breastfeeding When You Have Diabetes On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Breastfeeding is good for you and your baby. Even with diabetes, you can have the same chance of success with breastfeeding as anyone else. Here are some tips for eating …
