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… Caring for your school-age child Last updated June 1, 2021 Overview At school-age, children begin to care about fitting into the wider social world. They try to … life, morals, manners and family values. During this time, your role as a parent is as important as ever. Home life and …
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… Hepatitis C in Pregnancy On this page: … syphilis, and gonorrhea. If you have hepatitis C, your baby will need to be tested but not during the … How can you care for yourself at home? Go to all your prenatal visits. Your doctor or midwife will do tests to …
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… Schizophrenia and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … things to know. You will want people to help you during your pregnancy and when you are first taking care of your … can help prevent: Not getting the care before birth (prenatal care) that you and your baby need. Not eating well …
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… Pregnancy and Childbirth Learning Center Learn about … on pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding can answer your questions. You can find information ranging from how to … Deliver Pregnancy: Dropping (Lightening) Pregnancy: First Prenatal Visit Pregnancy: Hair Changes Pregnancy: Hand …
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… Ectopic Pregnancy On this page: Cause Prevention … If you have symptoms of a possible ectopic pregnancy, your doctor will likely do a pelvic examination, a blood … Do not take vitamins that contain folic acid, such as prenatal vitamins. Avoid direct sunlight. It can cause skin …
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… HIV and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … to preventing newborn HIV infection. footnote 2 Although your health professional may not offer an HIV test as part of your routine prenatal care, it's a good idea to have one. If you have any …
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… Ending a pregnancy Last updated June 1, 2021 Overview You may need to … Lower Mainland If you have been forced to have sex without your consent, visit VictimLinkBC (or call toll-free … time to learn about the different options available to you. Careful consideration of the types of abortion and the …
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… Symptoms of Pregnancy On this page: Overview … of birth control. Have missed one or more periods. Have your period, but there is a lot less bleeding than usual. … who are ill. Take a vitamin that contains folic acid or a prenatal vitamin. Even if the pregnancy test is negative, if …
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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 … during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are … . How can I prepare for prenatal and health care visits? Some pregnant women and people find it hard to …
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… Cholestasis of Pregnancy On this page: … on the body. But it most often happens on the palms of your hands or on the soles of your feet. The itching may be … your doctor may recommend an early delivery. How can you care for yourself ? Be safe with medicines. Take your …
