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… these arteries. One runs along each side of the neck. They supply blood to your brain. When plaque builds up in either one, it can limit blood flow to your brain. The plaque also raises your risk of stroke. This …
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… already made, or they can be custom-made from a mould of your chest. You may want to wear a breast form if: You are … surgery. You have had reconstructive surgery, but your breasts don't look even. You have had only part of your … a breast form You can find breast forms at most surgical supply stores and lingerie stores—and even the lingerie …
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… takes pictures of the organs and other structures in your upper belly. It uses sound waves to show images on a … to send bile to the bowels (intestines) . The bile helps your body digest food and absorb vitamins that dissolve in … Kidneys . This pair of organs is in the upper part of your belly, but toward your back. The kidneys remove wastes …
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… Sudden numbness, tingling, weakness, or loss of movement in your face, arm, or leg, especially on only one side of your body. Sudden vision changes. Sudden trouble speaking. … This test uses sound waves to show how blood flows through your carotid arteries. You may have other tests such as a CT …
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… 503KB). Additional resources Breastfeeding Bonding with your newborn VIDEO: Admission to postpartum - keeping your baby skin-to-skin VIDEO: Baby's feeding cues and … feeding and other feeding methods VIDEO: Hand expressing milk VIDEO: Latching your baby … A video on breastfeeding …
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… If you are going to be travelling, make sure to discuss your travel plans with a public health unit, a travel clinic or your health care provider at least 6 to 8 weeks before you … if you live in a rural area where vaccines may not be in supply. There is a charge for most travel vaccines, and in …
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… positions VIDEO: Admission to postpartum - keeping your baby skin-to-skin VIDEO: Baby's feeding cues and … feeding and other feeding methods VIDEO: Hand expressing milk VIDEO: Latching your baby … A video on breastfeeding positions …
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… newborn VIDEO: Admission to postpartum - keeping your baby skin-to-skin VIDEO: Baby's feeding cues and … feeding and other feeding methods VIDEO: Hand expressing milk VIDEO: Latching your baby … A video about baby feeding cues and behaviours …
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… can spoil, such as eggs, meats, poultry, fish, shellfish, milk, and other dairy products. Shop safely. Bag raw meat, … fish, and ready-to-eat foods within 2 hours. Make sure your refrigerator is set at 4°C (40°F) or colder. Prepare foods safely. Wash your hands before and after handling food. Also wash them …
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… can begin weeks after the baby has started drinking breast milk or formula. Babies with PKU need foods low in … each parent. The blood sample for PKU is usually taken from your baby's heel (called a heel stick). The test is done in … to use phenylalanine in their body. If this test shows that your baby has a phenylalanine problem, the doctor will do …
