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… added to them. Why is folate important for my health? Folate helps make healthy new cells. If you do not get enough … (NPN). An NPN means the supplement meets Health Canada's safety standards for natural …
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… common types of birth defects in Canada. A cleft lip or cleft palate . Even if a woman eats a well …
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… Condition Basics What is folate deficiency anemia? Folate deficiency anemia is a blood problem that …
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… doctor about them. Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? 1 Get the … Summary Get the facts Your options Have a screening test to find out the chance that … your baby has a birth defect. Don't have a screening test. You may decide not to have any …
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… are used to look for the amount of certain substances in your blood. The doctor uses an … affect your choices about your pregnancy. Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise … more help on deciding about tests, see the topics: Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening …
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Actionset Overview Your body needs nutrition to stay strong and help you live a healthy life. If you're unable to eat, or if you have an illness that makes it hard to swallow food, you may need a …
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Condition Overview What are congenital heart defects? Congenital heart defects are problems with how a baby's heart forms. "Congenital" means that the heart problem develops before the baby is born …
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… Nutrients are found in food and help your body work as it should. Learn about carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and … … Nutrients are found in food and help your body work as it should. Learn about …
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… Surgery Overview Ear tubes are plastic and shaped like a hollow … symptoms after surgery. Most children go home within 1 to 2 hours after the surgery. … symptoms after surgery. Most children go home within 1 to 2 hours after the surgery. …
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… Overview Healthy eating and physical activity are part of a healthy pregnancy. These resources can help you learn … about staying healthy before and during your pregnancy. Healthy eating Eating well is …
