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… Writing your birth plan or birth wishes Last updated August 12, 2013 Overview Once you go into labour, you may not be able to control your surroundings. Many pregnant people write up a birth …
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… A better immunization experience for your child Last updated August 1, 2012 … immediately before the immunization for babies up to and including 12 months of age Why? Research shows that this …
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… Doulas and Support During Childbirth On this page: Overview Overview When you're in labour, you can get support from your partner, a loved one, or a friend. You may also get …
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… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File … in the body for a long time, it can cause serious disease including permanent liver damage (cirrhosis). Hepatitis B is …
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… badly hurt or have a serious illness and can't speak for yourself. Advance care plans also let you appoint somebody … health care decisions for you if you can't make them for yourself. The designated person is called a substitute … agent, or proxy. It may be hard to know what to include in your advance care plan if your form doesn't tell you what to …
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… Labour and birth Last updated January 28, 2025 Overview Everyone’s … you make informed choices when planning for the birth of your baby. Knowing more about what to expect can help you … your delivery Resources to help you prepare for labour, including where and how to deliver your baby. Stages of …
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… Birth Control On this page: Overview Types of Birth Control … can help you avoid an unplanned pregnancy. Be sure to tell your doctor about any health problems you have or medicines … in place, you don't need to do anything. Barrier methods (including the diaphragm; cervical cap; male condom; female …
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… Your child and play from birth to 3 years Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … part of healthy development. Through play and curiosity, your child develops language skills, social skills such as … HealthLinkBC File #92b Your Child’s Development from Birth to 3 Years HealthLinkBC File #92c Your Child’s …
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… Your child's development from birth to 3 years Last updated April 29, 2022 HealthLink BC … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Your child’s experiences in the early months and years of life affect …
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… Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) On this page: Overview Related … have physical or mental health problems. It just means that your risk for those things is higher. There are things you can do to reduce the effects of ACEs and take care of your mental and physical health. How can you reduce the …
