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… offer tubs or whirlpools for labour. If yours does, talk to your doctor or midwife about labouring in … tub. Delivering in water A water birth is the delivery of a baby while in a tub or pool of …
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… Learning Center Learn about pregnancy and childbirth Whether you are thinking about … are expecting, our topics on pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding can answer your … Childbirth Pain Relief Options Childbirth: Epidurals Childbirth: Is Planning a C-Section …
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… 49f Wildfires can impact water sources used for our drinking water. For example: nearby streams, … Wildfire smoke can have a harmful effect on your body. Drinking lots of water helps reduce …
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… and many groundwater sources may contain disease-causing germs. Germs, or pathogens, … and many groundwater sources may contain disease-causing germs. Germs, or pathogens, …
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05b Is water from my well safe to drink? There are 2 categories of wells for drinking water: those that service drinking water supply systems under permit by the local health authority (2 or more …
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… in air, food, soil, consumer products and drinking water. Why is manganese a problem? A small … However, new Health Canada research shows drinking water with too much manganese can be …
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… 49e Water suppliers are responsible for providing drinking water that meets the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality for lead. However, …
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… in the earth’s crust. It also exists in some drinking water supplies and wells. Drinking … As a result, children may be at greater risk of illness when higher levels of arsenic … Long-term exposure to even relatively low amounts of arsenic in drinking water over …
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… has greatly reduced the risk of waterborne diseases. Although other disinfectants are … has greatly reduced the risk of waterborne diseases. Although other disinfectants are …
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… and the most common form of nitrogen found in water. Other forms of nitrogen include nitrite … When this condition occurs in infants it is also known as “blue baby … for babies or women who are pregnant? The safest choice for pregnant women is to drink …
