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… Healthy eating and physical activity Last updated June 1, 2021 Overview Expectant mothers may be more … 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 …
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… Overview Overview It's important for your child to have regularly scheduled checkups, often … a close eye on your child's general health and development. Finding possible problems early gives your child the best … 10 Years Growth and Development, Newborn Adaptation Date: 9/27/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete … you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… headache may cause pain or a feeling of pressure all over your head. Sometimes it's hard to know where the centre of … these kind of headaches, the best way to reduce them is to find out what's causing them. Then you can make changes in … you may be able to prevent headaches. Find healthy ways to deal with stress. Headaches are most common during …
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… toddlers are able to show compassion, but they can also find it hard to share their toys, food or parents' … playing near other children (parallel play). However, your toddler is probably not yet able to play with other … sharing her blocks with Teddy." Here are some other ways you can help your toddler develop socially and …
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… if you want to get pregnant in the future or want to keep your uterus. In some cases, it may improve chances of pregnancy. Before myomectomy, gonadotropin-releasing hormone … uterine bleeding for several months. There are different ways to do the surgery. In a hysteroscopic myomectomy, a …
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… incontinence or acute infection Changes in mental alertness due to depression, delirium, interactions or side effects of … Environmental factors (outdoors): Uneven sidewalks or pathways Steps without handrails or marking on the edges, or … the Staying Independent Checklist (PDF, 1,502 KB) to assess your risk for falls or ask your doctor about falls risk …
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… they can sometimes be hard to tell apart. It's important to find out what kind of headache your child has, since the medicines and other treatments may … for? Some children, especially younger ones, may not always tell you when they feel a headache. So watch for other …
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… and Vomiting, Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … as antibiotics, birth control pills, or heart medicines. Pregnancy. " Morning sickness " may be one of your first … pain Are you pregnant? Yes, you know that you're pregnant. Pregnancy No, you're not pregnant, or you're not sure if …
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… Heartburn On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … straining with bowel movements, vigorous exercise, and pregnancy. Smoking and use of other tobacco products. … you. Are you pregnant? Yes, you know that you're pregnant. Pregnancy No, you're not pregnant, or you're not sure if …