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… Birth Control for Teens On this page: Overview Your Choices How to Decide How to Get Birth Control Myth or … Overview Birth control is any method used to prevent pregnancy. If you have sex without birth control, there's a … comfortable with can help avoid an unplanned pregnancy. Your Choices There are lots of good options for birth …
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… risk. Healthy pregnant women in the second half of their pregnancy are at much greater risk of hospitalization … an influenza vaccine Staying home when you are ill Washing your hands regularly Cleaning and disinfecting objects and … with influenza, treating symptoms can help. Follow the self-care advice below: Get plenty of rest and stay home from …
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… be suspected before a child is born from the results of a prenatal ultrasound. Or VUR may be suspected in a young … child who's had several urinary tract infections (UTIs). Your doctor will ask about the history of your child's … treatment. Or your doctor may give you the option of carefully watching your child for signs of another UTI and …
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… On this page: Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care What is … isn't treated, it can raise your cholesterol levels. During pregnancy, untreated hypothyroidism can harm your baby. But …
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… Caregiving: How to Turn Someone in Bed On this page: … reach toward the rail. Help them as needed. Gently place your hands on the shoulders and hips, and guide the person … Romito MD - Family Medicine Gayle E. Stauffer, RN - Registered Nurse Current as of: March 27, 2023 Author: …
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… Caregiving: Washing and Styling Hair On this page: Overview … for cutting and styling hair. Then you can do the styling yourself if you want to. If you can't get professional help, … Romito MD - Family Medicine Gayle E. Stauffer, RN - Registered Nurse Current as of: March 27, 2023 Author: …
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… Caregiving: Adult Underwear for Incontinence On this page: … skin from getting sore. Changing the underwear Always wash your hands well before and after each underwear change. Have … Romito MD - Family Medicine Gayle E. Stauffer, RN - Registered Nurse Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: …
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… Doctor Treatment Overview Keeping a Pain Control Diary Self-Care Medicines Other Medical Treatments Complementary … level that you can bear. The key to pain control is telling your doctor what your pain feels like and what relieves it for you. How is it …
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… Overview The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) staff are vital not only to your infant's health but also to your understanding of your infant's condition. When you are …
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… can be incorrect, misleading, and may even be dangerous to your health. Here are a few tips to help you sort through … and nutrition professional who has experience in the area Registered Dietitians (RD or PDt) are provincially regulated … the information you’ve found with your dietitian or health care provider. Talk about the changes you’d like to make and …
