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Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 … period, it is best to reduce or stop drinking until you find out if you’re pregnant. If you did drink and learn … Balance rest and activity Reduce your stress. Find healthy ways to relax and deal with stress. For example, deep …
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… Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Overview Even before you get pregnant, you can help make your pregnancy as healthy as possible. Take these steps: See … help your doctor or midwife figure out when your baby is due and how it is growing. Make healthy choices. Eat well. …
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… Travel During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … The safest time to travel is between 18 and 24 weeks, when your risks for miscarriage and early labour are lowest. … doctor or midwife before you take any long car trips. Always wear your seat belt. Strap the lower belt across your
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… Home Pregnancy Tests On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done … Test Overview Home pregnancy tests can find the presence of a pregnancy hormone (called human … exact day of implantation of the fertilized egg is not always known. Each home pregnancy test kit has a different …
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… Multiple Pregnancy: Should I Consider a Multifetal Pregnancy … a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … villus sampling ) and fetal ultrasound can help you find out if any of the fetuses has a problem. This …
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… Nutrition During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Your nutrition needs increase during pregnancy. Your body … . Accessed November 16, 2017. Adaptation Date: 9/18/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation …
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Pregnancy and parenting resources Last updated September 19, … Toddler's First Steps: A best chance guide to parenting your 6-to-36 month old child Child Health Passport Getting …  |  Farsi  |  French  |  Punjabi  |  Spanish  |  Tagalog Finding Child Care  English  |  Arabic  |  Chinese  |  Farsi …
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… Simple Ways to Connect With Others and Reduce Loneliness On this … Started It might seem overwhelming to think about how to find ways to be social or make more meaningful connections. … companion. The type of pet you choose is up to you. Your local animal shelter can help you find a pet that fits …
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… High-Risk Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview What is a high-risk pregnancy? Your pregnancy is called high-risk if you or your baby has … Your doctor will watch you closely during your pregnancy to find any problems early. The conditions listed below put you …
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Pregnancy-Related Problems On this page: Overview Check Your … Eat five or six small meals a day. It's helpful to always have some food in your stomach, but not too much. Eat a … be a good idea. Try acupressure wrist bands. Some women find that these anti-nausea wristbands help. You can buy …