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… scratch using healthy fats more often than buying packaged, ready-made meals, snacks and desserts. Many packaged … nuts and seeds for snacks and desserts. Consume less ready-made pastries, cakes, doughnuts, ice cream and fried …
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… How can I stay safe when swimming? Look for and read the signs Follow the posted safety information. Signs and rules are there to protect you and to keep pools … are dangerous when you dive or jump in. Look for no diving signs. Check the area each time before you enter the water, …
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… . Basic items for a 72-hour grab-and-go bag: Water Food (ready to eat) Small first aid kit Special items, such as …
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… outbreak in late pregnancy can pass the infection to their baby during a vaginal childbirth. What are the symptoms? … 6 days) after contact. Some people may experience warning signs, called ‘prodrome’ symptoms such as itching, burning, … A non-primary first outbreak is when someone who already has one type of herpes, gets the second type. It is …
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… may affect the general oral health of your developing baby. Research shows there may be a link between periodontal … disease and having a pre-term or low-birth weight baby. These babies are at greater risk of having … mouth should be treated right away to keep you and your baby healthy. Are x-rays, local anesthetics and medications …
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… is not known how much alcohol it takes to cause harm. Your baby's brain and nervous system develop throughout your … beer, wine, hard liquor, coolers and ciders, can harm your baby. Binge drinking, that is, drinking more than 3 standard … throughout your pregnancy, are the most harmful to your baby. Visit the Canadian Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking …
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… 6 months of age. Continue to offer breast milk until your baby is 2 years or older. Babies who are not given breast … a variety of iron-rich foods. At about 6 months, your baby needs more iron. Include iron-rich solid foods in your baby's diet every day starting at 6 months of age. These …
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… wrong.” Notice cues that say distress You cannot spoil a baby with too much attention. Do not ignore distress cues that tell you when your baby is hurt, sick, afraid or lonely. Responding to your baby’s cues help you form the strong bond that your baby’s …
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… There are a number of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are pregnant. Fetal … is no safe time to drink alcohol during pregnancy. Your baby’s brain and nervous system develop all throughout … stop drinking reduces the risk of harm to your developing baby. What else can I do to make sure I have a healthy …
