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… Register your pregnancy for prenatal care Last updated April 15, 2015 Overview Pregnancy is an exciting time! It's also a time full of … emotional and life changes. Get the best possible support during and after pregnancy by registering with your local …
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… Pregnancy: Vaginal Discharge and Leaking Fluid On this page: … Overview Abnormal vaginal discharge Changing hormone levels during pregnancy can affect the normal balance of organisms … discharge with problems such as bacterial vaginosis (BV) or sexually transmitted infections (STIs) . BV or an STI can …
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… Physical activity when planning a pregnancy Last updated August 2, 2013 Overview Being active … beneficial for health, especially when you're planning a pregnancy. Research shows that just 30 minutes a day can … and take the stairs whenever possible. Plan breaks during the day to stretch or go for a walk or a quick bike …
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… Managing bowel movements after pregnancy Last updated August 5, 2013 Women who have … that bulge out around your anus. Hemorrhoids can develop in pregnancy or from the pushing and straining of childbirth. … resources After childbirth: urination and bowel problems Pregnancy: hemorrhoids and constipation … Managing bowel …
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… Week 16 of Pregnancy: What's Going On Inside On this page: Overview … of their head. By the end of 14 weeks of pregnancy, their sex organs are starting to develop. It will be a few weeks … of their head. By the end of 14 weeks of pregnancy, their sex organs are starting to develop. It will be a few weeks …
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… Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC … the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. Extreme heat can be harmful to … the library or a community/ recreation centre Close windows during the heat of the day to trap cooler air inside Cover …
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… Bipolar Disorder: Helping Someone During a Manic Episode On this page: Overview Related … unusual or hurtful things. Here are some ways you can help during a manic episode. Spend time with the person. People … questions honestly. But don't argue or debate with a person during a manic episode. Avoid intense conversation. Don't …
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… Supporting Someone During Inpatient Mental Health Treatment On this page: … locked. And you may not be allowed to have your phone during visits. If you have worries, avoid talking about them … locked. And you may not be allowed to have your phone during visits. If you have worries, avoid talking about them …
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… Pregnancy: Stretch Marks, Itching, and Skin Changes On this … 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 …
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… How Birth Control Methods Prevent Pregnancy On this page: Overview … awareness (natural family planning) Identifies the time during a woman's cycle when she is most likely to become … (fertile). An extra method or abstinence should be used during this time of fertility. Permanent birth control …
