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- Health professionals, Throughout your pregnancy you have access to a variety of health professionals who will help care for you and your baby. There is also a whole range of services available that can help you through this important period of your life. Where to find information about services…
Informations about dental care, eye care, X-rays, vaccines and contact with people with a contagious disease during pregnancy.
- Prenatal care includes Regular appointments with your health professional (see below Regular appointments ) Blood tests, urine analyses, and vaginal swabs (see below Blood tests and urine analyses and Vaginal swabs ) Ultrasounds (see below Ultrasound ) Genetic screening tests, in some cases (see…,…
Some problems during pregnancy require immediate attention from a health professional for evaluation. You can also contact your birthing centre or your hospital’s obstetrics department directly.
Some pregnancies are considered to be at higher risk than others. Examples include cases involving high blood pressure (hypertension), gestational diabetes, or multiple pregnancies. If your pregnancy is considered high-risk, you will be followed more closely and undergo…
- Most couples settle disagreements through discussion and negotiation without either partner resorting to physical or psychological abuse. But in some relationships, one partner tries to control the other and uses violence to resolve conflicts. Some women experience domestic violence during…, SOS…
Why breast-feed?, preparing to breast-feed, getting breast-feeding off to a good start, learning how to breast-feed.
- Knowing the reasons why you want to breastfeed before your baby is born can help you cope with periods of hesitation and discouragement Health professionals around the world over recommend that babies be fed breast milk exclusively for the first six months of life. The Canadian Paediatric…
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