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… First Aid Learning Center Learn about first aid Accidents … day. An accident can be as simple as a fall that scrapes your elbow or sprains your ankle. Our first aid topics can help you deal with …
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… First Appointment On this page: Overview Overview Print this … at the office, completing this form will help you organize your thoughts and provide more complete information. Complete Section 2 at the end of your appointment if you have a health problem that needs …
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… Safe drinking water in your baby's first year Last updated August 11, 2013 Did you know that … BC file Nitrate Contamination in Well Water. To protect your baby from contaminated water: Breastfeed exclusively …
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… Check-ups and tests in the second trimester Last updated August 10, 2013 During your second trimester, you’ll see your doctor or midwife … Detects chances of genetic abnormalities. If you miss the first blood test (between 10 and 14 weeks), you may still …
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… should get all their nutrition from breastfeeding for the first six months. However, for some new mothers, breastfeeding may not be possible (especially if your baby is preterm). Here is a video on Cup Feeding and other Alternative Methods to help. …
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… Physical changes during the second trimester Last updated August 11, 2013 During the second trimester - weeks 15 to 27 of pregnancy - your emotions may feel more stable. You’ll also experience a … a miscarriage are also very small, once you’re through your first trimester. Red, inflamed gums This is caused by …
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… Check-ups and tests in the third trimester Last updated August 9, 2013 Now that you're nearing the end of your pregnancy, you'll be seeing your doctor or midwife more frequently. After about your …
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… but it also strengthens a baby's immune system? Watch this video to learn more about the importance of skin-to-skin … 503KB). Additional resources Breastfeeding Bonding with your newborn VIDEO: Admission to postpartum - keeping your baby skin-to-skin VIDEO: Baby's feeding cues and …
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… Baby's first foods Last updated October 3, 2024 HealthLink BC File … offer solid foods to my baby? Start offering solid foods to your baby at around 6 months. All babies need more nutrients at this time, especially iron. Your baby may be ready for solid foods if they can: Hold …
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… guidelines that can help! Download a transcript for this video (PDF, 503KB). Useful resources Breastfeeding Growth … newborn VIDEO: Admission to postpartum - keeping your baby skin-to-skin VIDEO: Baby's feeding cues and … feeding methods VIDEO: Hand expressing milk VIDEO: Latching your baby … A video about baby feeding cues and behaviours …
