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Pregnancy After Weight-Loss (Bariatric) Surgery On this … surgery is a big step. After surgery, you'll need to make new, lifelong changes in how you eat and drink. How can the … and gestational diabetes . Reduce how much weight you gain during pregnancy. It might also reduce your risk of needing …
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… Bipolar Disorder: Helping Someone During a Manic Episode On this page: Overview Related … unusual or hurtful things. Here are some ways you can help during a manic episode. Spend time with the person. People … questions honestly. But don't argue or debate with a person during a manic episode. Avoid intense conversation. Don't …
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Supporting Someone Who Takes Medicines for a Mental Health … for a mental health condition, they may ask you for support. Here are some things you can do to help. Learn … in your phone. Taking Medicine to Support Your Mental Health Taking Medicines as Prescribed …
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… Week 40 of Pregnancy: What's Going On Inside On this page: Overview … will probably notice less "big" movement than before. Your pregnancy is called "post-term" or overdue when you have reached 42 weeks of pregnancy. This is 2 weeks after your due date. Risks go up …
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… Birth Control: Myths About Sex and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … about becoming pregnant Myth Truth I can't get pregnant the first time I have vaginal intercourse. Getting pregnant has … your body is in. I can't get pregnant if I have sex during my period. The chance of getting pregnant at this …
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… Other Home Treatment Measures for a First-Degree Burn or Sunburn On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview There is no evidence-based research to support the safety and effectiveness of the following home … . … Overview There is no evidence-based research to support the safety and effectiveness of the following home …
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… How Birth Control Methods Prevent Pregnancy On this page: Overview … of birth control methods and how they work to help prevent pregnancy. How birth control methods prevent pregnancy … awareness (natural family planning) Identifies the time during a woman's cycle when she is most likely to become …
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Pregnancy and folic acid (folate): Preventing neural tube … the brain and skull are missing some parts Some NTDs cause babies to be stillborn or to have lifelong disabilities. How … could become pregnant to get enough folic acid. At least 3 months before becoming pregnant: Take a daily multivitamin …
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… Learning About Rescue Breathing and CPR for Babies Under 1 Year On this page: Overview How to do rescue … be gasping for breath) or is not breathing at all. Most babies never need rescue breathing or CPR. But if they do, … more about "Learning About Rescue Breathing and CPR for Babies Under 1 Year". Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 Adapted By: …
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Babies and Older Adults Have an Increased Risk of Cold Injury On this page: Overview Overview Babies Babies, especially newborns, are more likely to suffer injury from cold …