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… Living well during your pregnancy Last updated September 17, 2024 Healthy … can help you learn about staying healthy before and during your pregnancy. On this page: Healthy eating Vegetarian diet … resources Healthy eating Eating well is important for your health and the health of your baby. Learn more about …
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… Immunization in your baby's first year Last updated August 13, 2013 Immunization is the best way to protect your baby from a long list of serious diseases. Without it, … are no longer common in Canada. But the germs that cause these diseases still exist. To protect your baby, a …
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… Register your pregnancy for prenatal care Last updated April 15, 2015 … support during and after pregnancy by registering with your local health authority. Community support and prenatal … health authority you live in? Search by community name. Useful resources Healthy start: Public health services Image …
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… Interactive Tool: What Is Your Child's BMI? On this page: What does this tool help you … BMI measurements over time can help you and your doctor assess your child's growth. This tool can be used for children ages 2 through 19. Be cautious if you use …
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… Helping Your Child Build Inner Strength On this page: What Is Inner … especially important for parents of preschool children, because these children are gaining a basic sense of trust in … or her understand the immediate and long-lasting results of substance use, such as falling grades and poor health during …
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… Weight Management: Should I Use Over-the-Counter Diet Aids? Decision Point You may want … a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about …
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… Prediabetes: Which Treatment Should I Use to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes? Decision Point You may want … a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about …
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… that information can also be overwhelming. It can disrupt your day. And it's easy to develop habits you didn't mean … tips for using social media and news in a healthy way. Know your goal. Maybe you want to use social media to stay up-to-date on events in your …
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… inserted under the skin of the arm Hormonal contraception uses 1 or 2 hormones similar to estrogen and progestin, which your body produces. It can have many clinical uses … bleeding during menstruation (IUDs) Other uses Talk to your health care provider about which method is right for …
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… Gestational Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar Actionset Overview Checking your blood sugar helps you manage your diabetes during … lancet holder, test strips, and cotton balls. Learn how to use the equipment. slide 2 of 11 < Prev Next > slide 2 …
