6340 results found
Health topics
… : Frank breech. The buttocks are in place to come out first during delivery. The legs are straight up in front of … are the signs? You probably won't be able to feel whether your baby is breech. But if you are 36 or more weeks … and think you feel the baby's head pressing high up in your belly or you feel kicking in your lower belly, see your …
Health topics
… tract. You can get rotavirus more than once, but the first infection is usually the worst. This infection causes … the body loses water more quickly than it is replaced. When your child becomes dehydrated, severe health problems can … many children are together, such as daycare centres. Keep your child at home while he or she is sick and for a few …
Health topics
… you are stung by an insect, poisons and other toxins enter your skin. It's normal to have some swelling, redness, pain, … around the sting. But you may have an allergic reaction if your immune system reacts strongly to allergens in the … You probably won't have a severe allergic reaction the first time you are stung. But even if your first reaction to …
HealthLinkBC files
… lead in drinking water is suspected or has been measured in your water supply, you should reduce your exposure to the lead. If you are concerned about your … Lead levels can change during the day, and a sample taken first thing in the morning before using water will generally …
Health topics
… (easily spread) infection that causes a rash all over your body. It is also called rubeola. The measles vaccine … rash appeared. The virus is most often spread when people first get sick, before they know they have it. What are the … sneezing, a sore throat, and a cough. The lymph nodes in your neck may swell. You also may feel very tired and have …
Health topics
… Started Sleeping patterns vary by child and evolve over the first year. Most newborns sleep for about 18 hours each day … Some need more sleep than others. Bedtime tips You can help your baby—and yourself—sleep better. The goal is to help your baby learn …
Health topics
… from 9-12 months Last updated August 5, 2013 Watching your nine to 12 month old problem solve is fascinating - a … that things fall when dropped Match shapes. For example, your baby may place a cube in a matching square hole Play … talking to your baby more and more as you begin to hear first words. Your baby will be busy dumping, stacking and …
Health topics
… of work you do, you should be able to go back to work or your normal routine in 2 to 3 weeks. The incisions leave … tube in each breast to help drain blood and fluid for the first couple of days. If your doctor closed your incisions with removable stitches, …
Health topics
… satisfaction after a spinal cord injury. You may find that your old methods of finding satisfaction still work. Or maybe they no longer do. Doing sensual exercises with your partner may help you relax and focus more on the … and playful atmosphere. Do your bowel and bladder program first to avoid any accidents. Then put on some pleasant …
Health topics
… surgery? You may want to consider cataract surgery if your vision is blurry or causing other problems that … important factor to consider is the skill and experience of your eye surgeon. If you need a recommendation for a … cataract surgery on the second eye is the same as for the first eye. The reason is that vision loss caused by the …
