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… contact an Emergency Management BC regional office in your area: … At the same time, you may have more stress coping with your own personal response to an emergency. You may face … and displacement. This is the time to keep track of your physical and mental health. Seek support and advice …
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… can lead to problems such as a stroke. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask you about your health history. You may also get some tests. These may include a special echocardiogram of your heart. This test uses bubbles and images to look for …
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… mucus). There may be "show" and/or fluid leaking from your amniotic sac. Preparing for labour and birth is like … are doing and taking a shower can be comforting. Distract yourself. Watch a movie, walk in the garden, play cards. If you are in true labour, the contractions will demand your attention. If it’s pre-labour, you may be able to carry …
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… ask me again." "I told you I don't use anymore, so stop asking." "I'm trying really hard to stay clean, so please … leave the area. Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health Drug Use and Your Health Current as of: … ask me again." "I told you I don't use anymore, so stop asking." "I'm trying really hard to stay clean, so please …
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… recommend banking cord blood on the slight chance that your baby will need stem cells someday. If your baby were to need stem cells, the cells would probably be from someone else rather than your baby's own stem cells. Allogeneic …
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… often swallow air during feeding. It is important to burp your baby during and after feeding. Swallowed air may cause … following tips can help you prevent swallowing air. Take your time when you eat and drink. You are more likely to … air when you rush through meals or eat on the run. Chew your food thoroughly before you swallow. Avoid carbonated …
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… diagnosed? To find out if you have night eating syndrome, your doctor will ask questions about your medical history and eating patterns. Night eating syndrome often happens along with sleep problems, so your doctor may want to do tests of your sleep …
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… can keep track of how a person's pulse changes over time. Your doctor uses a number system to rate your pulse. Your doctor will listen to your pulse with a stethoscope for …
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… the first 48 hours after delivery. If you have eclampsia, your doctor will give you medicine (such as magnesium … to prevent a seizure from happening again and to control your blood pressure. The doctor will wait until your health is stable before delivering your baby. What …
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… Water Having water that is safe to drink is essential to your health and survival during a long emergency. Knowing how to purify water can help you if your regular water supply becomes contaminated or if you are … situation has ended. Water purification can greatly reduce your chance of getting sick from bacteria, viruses, and …
