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… in the same room as you for the first six months. Be smoke-free Smoking increases your baby’s risk of … onto your baby if you are bedsharing. Have another adult on hand to help with your baby if you have consumed anything … baby’s environment smoke-free? Exposure to smoke, including second-hand smoke from any parent or caregiver, increases …
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… Overview Overview Wash your hands often and prepare foods properly to reduce the risk of … hands together to make a lather. Scrub well for at least 20 seconds. Pay special attention to your wrists, the backs of … hands together to make a lather. Scrub well for at least 20 seconds. Pay special attention to your wrists, the backs of …
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… prevent the spread by keeping wounds covered, cleaning your hands regularly, and not sharing personal items such as … such items as towels or uniforms. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help … using the toilet. Wash your hands well for at least 20 seconds using warm water and soap (to help children wash …
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… after you have been exposed to triggers, such as tobacco smoke or animal dander . In some cases, symptoms may not … This helps children, too, since exposing young children to second-hand tobacco smoke makes them more likely to get asthma. …
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… This is high blood pressure that starts in the second or third trimester. It usually goes away after the … of preeclampsia, such as: Sudden swelling of your face, hands, or feet. New vision problems (such as dimness, … pain, or sudden swelling in your hands and face. If you smoke, quit or cut back as much as you can. This is one of …
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… conducted by a physician or a trained sonographer using a hand-held instrument called a transducer. The transducer … that you have an ultrasound during your first and second trimesters. What information will a prenatal … learn more about your prenatal genetic screening options. Second trimester (14 to 27 weeks) An ultrasound between 18 …
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… feel a stretch in your calf. Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds. Repeat 2 to 4 times with each leg. Or do calf … knee as straight as you can. Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds. Repeat 2 to 4 times with each leg. March in place . … with the chair against a wall. Stand up without using your hands. If this is too hard, start by using a pillow on the …
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… Here are some things you can do: Quit smoking, and avoid second-hand smoke. This is one of the best things you can do for your …
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… at least 10 minutes before wiping it up. Wear gloves when handling any body fluids or cleaning cuts, scrapes or wounds. Wash your hands carefully after disposing of your gloves in a plastic … carefully with soap and warm water for at least 15 to 20 seconds. Waterless alcohol-based hand rinses can be used as …
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… during pregnancy, the mother: Is younger than 20 years old. Smokes or vapes. Uses drugs or alcohol. Has not had prenatal … back, not on their side or tummy. Don't expose your baby to second-hand smoke. Have your baby sleep in a crib, cradle, or …
