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… this hospital discharge checklist. What if you don't feel ready to leave? Why would your doctor say you're ready to go home when you may not feel ready? Talk to your doctor about your worries. Even though …
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… past 2 weeks No Surgery within past 2 weeks Does your baby seem sick? A sick baby probably will not be acting … chills. Sudden drooling and trouble swallowing can be signs of a serious problem called epiglottitis . This … chills. Sudden drooling and trouble swallowing can be signs of a serious problem called epiglottitis . This …
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… to consider when you breastfeed is comfort - yours and the baby's. Trying different positions, and changing when you … help make the whole process easier and more successful. Get ready for breastfeeding by sitting in a comfortable chair … positions. A pillow on your lap can help bring your baby up to breast height so you don't have to hunch. You may …
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… an MRI if: Your history and physical examination show signs of a serious problem, such as a fracture, tumours , … Bob, age 55 I injured my back about 6 weeks ago. I was ready to have surgery right then, but my doctor encouraged … an MRI if: Your history and physical examination show signs of a serious problem, such as a fracture, tumours , …
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… form of violent behaviour and is a major problem in Canada. Signs of abuse Does your partner: Embarrass you with … during pregnancy. Abuse during this time may increase the baby's risk of low birth weight, premature birth, or death. … and tell you it will never happen again, even though it already has. If you are in an abusive relationship, ask for …
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… health decisions. I want to have dialysis, because I'm not ready to die. I still feel young. I have a lot of things I … me much more time. I feel like I've had a good life. I'm ready to go whenever it's my time. Stan, age 72 I know I'll … kidney dialysis Reasons not to have kidney dialysis I'm not ready to die. I'm ready to face my death. More important …
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… test can get into your breast milk and is not good for the baby. How It Is Done You will need to take off any jewellery … test can get into your breast milk. Do not breastfeed your baby for 1 or 2 days after this test. During this time, you … may help. Results The results of a lung scan are usually ready in 1 day. Lung scan Normal: The radioactive tracer is …
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… Call your doctor or midwife if you have any of these signs of preterm labour. First stage of labour and delivery … when the cervix is fully effaced and dilated and the baby is ready to be pushed out. During this phase, contractions get …
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… other people. A person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest … feeding. Because of the risk of passing HIV to your baby, it is very important for you to get tested for HIV. … your own health and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Should I get tested if I am planning a pregnancy? …
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… to wait and see if your symptoms go away after you have the baby. FAQs What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel … surgery and see if your symptoms go away after you have the baby. How well do other treatments help symptoms? Rest, ice, … or not is really up to me at this point. I think I'm ready for it. Danitra, age 36 What matters most to you? Your …
