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… Pregnancy: Hot Tub and Sauna Use On this page: Overview … caution. footnote 1 Hyperthermia during the first weeks of pregnancy has been linked to neural tube defects . footnote … If you use a hot tub or sauna, be careful. The tub or sauna should not be so hot that you are uncomfortable. Lower the …
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… Register your pregnancy for prenatal care Last updated April 15, 2015 Overview Pregnancy is an exciting time! It's also a time full of … and life changes. Get the best possible support during and after pregnancy by registering with your local health …
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… Pregnancy and Chronic High Blood Pressure On this page: … you'll need special medical care before, during, and after pregnancy. You'll have frequent blood pressure checks, blood …
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… Dupuytren's Disease: Should I Have Hand Surgery? Decision Point You may want to … Have surgery to relieve symptoms of Dupuytren's disease. Try other treatments instead, such as finger exercises, … use of your hands. Dupuytren's disease sometimes comes back after surgery. Talk with your doctor about your risk of the …
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… Stress Incontinence in Women: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … Have surgery for stress incontinence. Don't have surgery. Try exercises, medicines, and medical devices instead. Key … muscles that control urination. Medicine . An example is vaginal estrogen cream. Mechanical devices . These are …
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… Uterine Fibroids: Should I Have Uterine Fibroid Embolization? Decision Point … effect on fertility. And there may be a higher risk for pregnancy problems after embolization. Fibroids usually get … own after menopause. If you are near menopause, you could try hormone therapy for a while. FAQs What are uterine …
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… Gas, Burping, or Bloating That Begins After Eating or Drinking On this page: Overview Overview Gas, burping, and bloating are common after you swallow air, eat foods that cause gas, or drink … cereal, and salad dressing. Gas, burping, and bloating after eating or drinking also may be caused by an inability …
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… Alan's Story: Coping With Change After a Heart Attack On this page: Alan's Story Alan's Story … I was on the floor." Lessons learned about heart disease After the heart attack, Alan quit smoking immediately. He … It's great for them and for us." Getting the care you need After 4 bypass surgeries and 30 angioplasties, Alan has lots …
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… Helping Your Child Recover After a Traumatic Event On this page: Overview Overview A … to the event right away, or days, weeks, or months later. After the event your child may: Have changes in their … support? Here are some ways you can support your child after a traumatic event. Seek counselling. A trained …
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… Staying Safe: After You Leave a Violent Relationship On this page: Overview Overview After you leave a violent relationship, you may have to take … Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview After you leave a violent relationship, you may have to take …
