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… pre labour with true labour. Here's a list of signs to help you tell the difference. Pre-labour True Labour Contractions … You may find that contractions are most uncomfortable when you are moving and lessen when you are resting. … are experiencing pre-labour or true labour, follow these tips: If it's night time, try to sleep. You need to be well …
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… after insertion. The health care professional will tell you when you can get up and walk around. This medication should … will be monitored for changes in your cervix, for signs of active labor (such as water breaking, strong sustained … or when it is no longer needed. The drug's effects wear off quickly after the insert is removed. Side Effects Side …
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… to share hats, combs, hair accessories or hairbrushes. If your child has long hair, tie it up or put it in a braid. … stops the lice from moving, making them easier to find Sit your child under a bright light; a magnifying glass may help … add one more combing in 4 days until you find no live lice. When should I call my health care provider? Call your health …
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… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped. Use this medication … if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or …
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… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … may temporarily sting or burn your eyes for a minute or two when applied. Temporary blurred vision, eye discomfort, … if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as preservatives like benzalkonium …
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… Stress On this page: Overview Overview You can handle stress better when you are as healthy as possible, so eating nutritiously is a good defence against stress. These tips focus on using nutrition to reduce the symptoms of …
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… dressed is often difficult for people after a stroke. Your stroke rehab team can suggest things that can help you. But here are some tips to make getting dressed easier. Use assistive devices … your affected arm or leg into the piece of clothing first when dressing. Then put in the unaffected arm or leg. Remove …
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… During a scan to look at kidney function, a radioactive tracer substance is injected into a vein in the arm … . Find growths in the kidneys (rare). How To Prepare If you are breastfeeding, you may want to pump enough breast … Feels You may feel nothing at all from the needle puncture when the tracer is injected, or you may feel a brief sting …
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… Disorder: Should I Take Medicine for OCD? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … may continue after treatment, you can go on to have an active social life, raise a family, and work. What can you … weight because I worry I weigh too much. In the mornings when I wake up, I can't get out of bed until I have prayed …
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… Kidney Failure: Should I Start Dialysis? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … and extra fluid and flush them from your body as urine. When your kidneys don't work right, wastes build up in your blood and make you sick. When kidney function falls below a certain point, it is …
