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… Genital Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … be related to hormone changes, medicines, or changes after pregnancy. A change in your normal vaginal discharge may be … and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, …
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… On this page: Types of Specialists Other Health Professionals Preparing For Your Appointment Choosing … Disease: Roles of Different Doctors Eye Care Specialists Pregnancy: Choosing a Health Professional Smart Decisions: …
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… Swelling On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … Some women have mild swelling in their hands or feet during pregnancy. Swelling in the feet may be more obvious in the …
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… Postpartum Depression On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Lowering Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to … on by the changes in hormone levels that happen after pregnancy. Some things can increase your chances of getting …
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… page: Considerations for using cannabis Cannabis use during pregnancy and breastfeeding Using cannabis safely … Learn how cannabis makes you feel and about related health risks and safety considerations. You can also find … or frequent use of cannabis if you are under the age of 25. Your brain is still developing at this age. The earlier you …
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… Safe sleeping for babies Last updated October 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 107 Download PDF Document English … life, babies sleep for about 16 hours a day. Planning where your baby can sleep safely is important. Creating a safe … is any smoking in the home, if smoking occurred during the pregnancy or if the adults in the bed are less alert due to …
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… updated August 5, 2013 Prenatal classes can help you and your partner plan for what you can expect - physically and emotionally - during childbirth and the early days of parenting.  The classes, available for a fee, are led by a … growth and development Healthy eating and nutrition during pregnancy Pregnancy changes and coping strategies Preterm …
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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 … as menstrual-like cramps, leaking or gushing of fluid from your vagina, or regular contractions. This means about 6 or … how to treat it, many things are considered, including your health and your baby's age, weight, and health. Your doctor …
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… Seizures On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … than 3 minutes and isn't followed by a second seizure. Any healthy person can have a single seizure under certain … such as tapeworm or toxoplasmosis . Eclampsia , which is pregnancy-related seizure activity that is related to high …
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Healthy eating and physical activity Last updated June 1, … habits. Learn more in this section: Choosing foods during pregnancy Eating a balanced diet ensures that you get important nutrients that you need during your pregnancy. Following Canada’s Food Guide can help you …