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When to call your healthcare provider

… Lots of different things happen to your body when you're pregnant and - especially if … in a safe and easy to access place. See your doctor or midwife right away or call HealthLink BC at …

Preparing your toddler for healthcare visits

… Your toddler needs regular healthcare, including … trips less stressful for both of you: Talk to your toddler about what's happening. Explain where …

Coping when your baby cries a lot

… crying stage is stay calm and take a break when you need it Never shake or hit your baby … refers to injuries that can occur when a baby is shaken. Shaking can cause brain … and death. Shaken Baby Syndrome often happens when a parent or caregiver loses control …

The benefits of immunizing your child

… 50b Child Immunization Series Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit …

Healthy Eating Getting Support When Changing Your Eating Habits

… So you've decided to change your eating habits. Great! Have you thought about getting … to eat healthier foods and be closer to a healthy weight than those who don't. You may … or refrigerator shelf that is just for healthy foods that you want to eat. When …

Chronic Pelvic Pain

… female reproductive system . These include endometriosis , adenomyosis , and uterine … of the female reproductive system , such as: Endometriosis . Adenomyosis . Uterine fibroids … may be used for menstrual pain or pain from endometriosis. High-dose progestin. It's …

Multiple Sclerosis MS

… the central nervous system —the brain and spinal cord. It can cause problems with muscle … called myelin. Without myelin, the brain and spinal cord can't communicate with the nerves … myelin in patches throughout the brain and spinal cord, causing muscle weakness and other …

Down Syndrome

… if your baby has Down syndrome. These include chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis . A baby can be …

Cystic Fibrosis

… in many of the body's organs, especially the lungs and the pancreas . People who have CF … in many of the body's organs, especially the lungs and the pancreas . Many people don't … the body's organs and systems. These include: Lungs and respiratory system. People with CF …

Staying With Your Eating Plan When Your Schedule Shifts

… Getting Started Being busy can affect even your best intentions to stay on track with your weight goals. Add a change in your schedule or routine, and that can lead to …