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Overview What is folic acid? Folic acid is one of the B vitamins your body needs for good health. The vitamin is also called folate. Folate is the natural form of this vitamin. It's found in leafy …
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… You have diabetes, obesity, gastrointestinal conditions such as Crohn's or Celiac disease, … You have diabetes, obesity, gastrointestinal conditions such as Crohn's or Celiac disease, …
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… Overview Why is it important to get enough calcium and vitamin D? Your body needs vitamin … Talk with your doctor about how much and what sources of supplements are right for your … supplement that you add to a bottle of breast milk with a dropper or drip into your baby's …
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… Overview Why is fibre important? Eating a diet high in fibre … And it may help you reach and stay at a healthy weight. What is the recommended daily … about how much fibre you need, talk with your doctor or a registered dietitian. How can …
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… You can be reassured that your baby is eating enough and is well nourished when he or she: … You can be reassured that your baby is eating enough and is well nourished when he or she: …
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… It helps keep the right mix of fluids in your body. It also helps your nerves, muscles, and … It helps keep the right mix of fluids in your body. It also helps your nerves, muscles, and …
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… (175 mL) Meats and other protein foods Beans (kidney, lima, navy, white), cooked, 3/4 cup … Solid Foods to Your Baby Iron Deficiency Anemia Nutrition While Breastfeeding … Solid Foods to Your Baby Iron Deficiency Anemia Nutrition While Breastfeeding …
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… iron: Iron deficiency anemia Iron and your health (HealthLinkBC File #68c) Iron in foods (HealthLinkBC File #68d) Vitamin B12 deficiency …
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… baby from their bodies. Both chestfeeding and breastfeeding are used below to ensure that … the risk of sleep-related infant death Why is breastfeeding or chestfeeding good for … your baby to feed at night. Night feeds can support safer sleep for your baby and help …
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… Condition Basics What is infertility? Infertility means not … directly inside the uterus (insemination). Surgery for a problem caused by endometriosis … Varicocele repair. This is used to cut or bypass an enlarged vein in the scrotum. …