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… to 12 times in a 24-hour period, without time limitations. During the first 3 days after the birth, focus all your efforts on breastfeeding the newborn. … to 12 times in a 24-hour period, without time limitations. During the first 3 days after the birth, focus all your …
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… Overview Overview Common skin changes during pregnancy include stretch marks, darkening of parts … fade after pregnancy. Acne may either get worse or clear up during pregnancy. Stretch marks Stretch marks are lines on … PUPPP usually goes away on its own within a week after birth. The condition is treated with medicine to stop the …
Medical tests
… heart is beating. Your doctor will usually check your pulse during a physical examination or in an emergency, but you … health and fitness level. Checking your pulse rate at rest, during exercise, or immediately after vigorous exercise can … disease ). Heart disease and heart failure. Heart rate during exercise Many people use a target heart rate to guide …
Medical tests
… is examined. You will be given a cloth or paper gown to use during the test. You may be allowed to keep on your underwear if it does not get in the way of the test. During the test During the X-ray test, you will sit by or be on an X-ray …
Medications
… your medical history, especially of any kind of infection. During treatment, tell your doctor right away if you develop … throat, fever, chills, pain when urinating). Before and during treatment with this medication, your doctor will test … This medication may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal birth control such as pills, patch, or ring. This could …
Medications
… using this medication do not have serious side effects. During the first few weeks of treatment, your hormone levels … may need to monitor your condition more closely, especially during the first few weeks of treatment. Tell your doctor … effects alone should not be considered a reliable form of birth control. Men using this medication should use reliable …
HealthLinkBC files
… infected with hepatitis B virus and need to be immunized at birth. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #25d Protecting Your Baby against Hepatitis B at Birth . It is important to keep a record of all … B virus can pass the virus to their newborn babies during delivery. When infants are infected with hepatitis B …
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… is also a valuable resource. Fluoride During Childhood Citations Health Canada, et al. … Nutrition for healthy term infants: Recommendations from birth to six months. A joint statement of Health Canada, … is also a valuable resource. Fluoride During Childhood Citations Health Canada, et al. …
Medications
… of childbearing age should ask about reliable forms of birth control during treatment and for 1 month after the last dose. Men … age should ask about reliable forms of birth control during treatment and for 1 month after the last dose. Men …
Medications
… your medical history, especially of any kind of infection. During treatment, tell your doctor right away if you develop … throat, fever, chills, pain when urinating). Before and during treatment with this medication, your doctor will test … This medication may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal birth control such as pills, patch, or ring. This could …