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… Give Yourself a Break: Practicing Self-Compassion On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Most of us probably … when it comes to ourselves? Being kind and compassionate to yourself is just as important. And with practice, you can …
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… Pregnancy: Deciding Where to Deliver On this page: Overview Overview You have a choice of where to deliver your baby. Unless you have a high-risk pregnancy , you can decide to have your baby in a hospital, in a birthing centre, or at home. …
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… Bedrest for Preterm Labour On this page: Overview Overview … management may mean you are advised to stop working, reduce your activity level, or possibly spend a lot of time resting … have shown that strict bedrest for 3 days or more may raise your risk of getting a blood clot in the legs or lungs. …
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… Parkinson's Disease and Freezing On this page: Overview Overview In Parkinson's … walking. But it also can affect speech, writing, and your ability to open and close your eyes. It tends to develop later in the course of the …
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… Skin Cancer Screening On this page: Overview Overview Skin … cancer would benefit from having regular screening. But your doctor may suggest a regularly scheduled skin examination if your risk is higher than average because you have: Abnormal …
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… Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done Risks Related … (wires that conduct electrical current) from the machine to your skin. The electrodes are often placed on the area of … current, and for intensity of electrical current. Your physiotherapist, acupuncturist, or doctor usually …
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… Caffeine During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Many … caffeine is safe for the baby. It's a good idea to keep your caffeine intake below 300 mg a day. Limiting your caffeine intake is important because: More caffeine may …
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… Birth Control Hormones: The Pill On this page: Overview Overview Combination pills are used to prevent … pills. The sugar pills don't contain any hormones. You have your period on that week. But other packs have no sugar … called continuous use. With this method, you will not get your period as often. Or you may not get it at all. How well …
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… it a special time for talking, laughing and playing with your baby. On this page: General tips How to change a diaper Rash General tips Here are some more tips for diapering your newborn: Wash your hands before and after each change …
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… External Cephalic Version for Breech Position On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … near the birth canal. This position is called breech. If your baby stays in this breech position, you will probably … babies are healthy and don't have problems after birth. Your doctor may try to turn your baby. To do this, the …
