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… How Birth Control Methods Prevent Pregnancy On this page: … Overview The following table lists the different types of birth control methods and how they work to help prevent pregnancy. How birth control methods prevent pregnancy Method How it …
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… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File … age is important. Who should get the hepatitis B vaccine at birth? The hepatitis B vaccine is given to a baby at birth … the B.C. Immunization Schedules www.healthlinkbc.ca/tools-videos/bc-immunization-schedules or visit ImmunizeBC …
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… Birth Control Pills: Missed or Skipped Periods On this page: … take a home pregnancy test. Call your doctor for advice about the test results. If you haven't missed any pills, … stop taking your pills. Call your doctor for advice about the test results. If the test is negative, talk to …
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… Birth Control: Pros and Cons of Hormonal Methods On this … smoke or have certain health problems. Talk to your doctor about your risks before using the patch. A small number of … Shot and implant are extremely effective. Shot protects for about 3 months. The implant works for 3 years. In some cases …
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… Your child's development from birth to 3 years Last updated April 29, 2022 HealthLink BC … child develops at their own pace. If you have any concerns about your child’s development, talk to your health care … with their eyes From 3 to 6 months, your baby: Lifts head about 90 degrees Sits with some support Stands up with help …
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… Your child and play from birth to 3 years Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … lots of language is very good for a baby. Talk to your baby about what you are doing or how they might be feeling. For … learn to move to get what they want. For more information about social and emotional play, visit Appetite to Play at …
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… How to start a conversation with teens about alcohol Last updated March 31, 2015 Talking openly and honestly about alcohol and other drugs can help children understand … playing, or goofing off with your children. Watch music videos and listen to popular music together to explore and …
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… Teaching Older Children and Teens About Consent On this page: Overview Overview Asking for … being pressured. How can you teach older children and teens about consent? As your child reaches the teen years, it's important to talk about what consent means in sexual situations. Even if your …
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… Eating Disorders: Feeling Better About Yourself On this page: Overview … essential. Try some of the following ideas to feel better about yourself. Pace yourself if you are feeling weak. … of your condition. Negative thinking includes feeling bad about yourself, feeling hopeless, and feeling uncomfortable …
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… Talking to Your Adolescent or Teen About Problems On this page: Overview … in some way. When attempting to talk with your teen about problems or concerns, schedule a "date" in a private … facilitate conversation. Listen carefully. Talk honestly about specific situations. This includes how certain …
