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… Your health when planning to become pregnant Last updated … Overview Planning a pregnancy can be exciting and, if it’s your first, a little bit scary. On this page, you can find … when planning a pregnancy Smoking, alcohol and other drug use Unborn babies are susceptible to second-hand smoke, just …
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… A better immunization experience for your child Last updated August 1, 2012 HealthLink BC File … Prepare for your child's vaccines Vaccines or shots may cause some pain. These tips can lead to a more positive … your baby. Breast milk also contains natural calming substances. Formula fed babies: A sucrose solution can be …
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… Your Teen's Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity On this … or celibacy). Gender identity Gender identity is your inner sense of being male, female, both, neither, or … be flexible. There are a variety of terms that people may use to describe their gender identity. For example, people …
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… GERD: Controlling Heartburn by Changing Your Habits Actionset Overview Symptoms of gastroesophageal … or inflammation of the esophagus. You can make changes to your lifestyle to help relieve your symptoms of GERD. Here … GERD may make heartburn less likely to occur. Take your spouse or partner along with you when you go to your doctor to …
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… Healthy Eating: Recognizing Your Hunger Signals Actionset Overview One reason that many of us are not at a healthy weight is because, somewhere along the line, we stopped listening to our … recognize those signals. How can you get back in touch with your hunger signals? Figure out where you are now First, …
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… Starting Antidepressants: How to Care for Your Child On this page: Overview … Common side effects include: An upset stomach or nausea. Diarrhea. Headaches. Trouble sleeping, or being sleepy … talks about suicide, self-harm, a mental health crisis, a substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional …
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… Thumb-Sucking: Helping Your Child Stop Actionset Overview Many infants and young … and nice teeth. Let your child know that continuing will cause problems with how his or her teeth grow. Use a mirror to … watching TV. You may wish to use a bandage or a bad-tasting substance such as Thum that is painted on the fingernail to …
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… Form for Identifying Reasons to Cut Down On or Stop Alcohol Use On this page: Overview Overview If changing your alcohol use is a goal, then knowing what you'll gain by … that you have good reasons to cut back or quit—whatever your goal is. Put a check next to the statements that you …
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… Dental Care: Brushing and Flossing Your Teeth Actionset Overview Your teeth can last a lifetime if you practice basic dental … and floss your teeth Brush your teeth 2 times a day, and use a toothbrush with soft bristles. Follow these tips when …
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… Committing to Quitting: Your Quit-Tobacco Plan On this page: Getting Started Getting Started You've made up your mind that you want to quit using tobacco. You might be … or need to quit slowly by reducing the number of times you use tobacco each day over the course of several weeks. Be …
