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Vaginal recovery – Pregnancy Info

WEBUse a peri-bottle or a spray bottle to rinse off the perineum after using the toilet and blot dry. Rest as much as possible. Let the perineum air-dry while resting. Use a pillow or an …

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Healthy eating – Pregnancy Info

WEBAim for 1.4g daily. Iodine is a mineral that works to help the body synthesize thyroid hormone, which plays a role in helping with muscle contractions, promoting bone …

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Care of your breasts – Pregnancy Info

WEBTo prevent your breasts from becoming engorged (full of milk, hard, painful), breastfeed as often as you can. Watch your baby for feeding cues and nurse 8 or more times per 24 …

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Routine tests – Pregnancy Info

WEBRoutine tests. There are a variety of recommended tests that will be part of your routine care during pregnancy. Various urine and blood tests, along with dating and anatomic …

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Birth plan – Pregnancy Info

WEBA birth plan is a document that you create. It is used to tell your health care provider and hospital staff your wishes for the kind of childbirth you would like. It will also give …

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Postpartum health care and 6-week postpartum visit

WEBNewborn infants and their mothers should be seen by a knowledgeable caregiver within the first week. During this visit, your baby’s health will be assessed and any feeding or other …

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Postpartum – Pregnancy Info

WEBPostpartum. Care of Your Breasts. Contraception. Feeding Your Baby. Maternity Leave. Medication and Drugs While Breastfeeding. Mental Health and Postpartum Depression. …

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Vacuum and forceps-assisted birth – Pregnancy Info

WEBIn a vacuum-assisted delivery, the cup of the vacuum is placed on the baby’s head and gentle suction is applied. The health care provider uses the vacuum to assist the mother …

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Why is Diagnosis of Endometriosis Important and How is it …

WEBEarly diagnosis for endometriosis is extremely important as it can help to provide treatment options sooner, it can stop/slow disease progression, it can provide answers, it can …

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Fetal movement and kick counts – Pregnancy Info

WEBTo do a kick count, count the baby’s movements for 2 hours. If you don’t feel 6 movements (such as kicks, flutters, or rolling movements) in 2 hours, you should contact your health …

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Choosing a healthcare provider – Pregnancy Info

WEBChoosing a health care provider is an important part of the process. Obstetricians, family doctors, midwives and nurse practitioners are all qualified to provide prenatal care. …

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Induction – Pregnancy Info

WEBInduction of labour is the use of medications to artificially initiate the labour process. When used for the right reasons, induction can have benefits for both the mother and baby. It …

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Stillbirth – Pregnancy Info

WEBWhen the death of a baby happens after 20 weeks gestation, but before birth, it is called a stillbirth. A fetal death before 20 weeks is termed a spontaneous abortion, or …

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Working during pregnancy – Pregnancy Info

WEBClimbing stairs more than three times per shift. Working more than 40 hours per week. Shift work. Lifting more than 23 kg (50 lb) after the 20 th week of pregnancy. Lifting more than …

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Considerations for First Nations, Métis and Inuit women

WEBTry to eat a variety of foods from the four food groups described in Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide – First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Some traditional foods may …

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Adolescent pregnancy – Pregnancy Info

WEBRoutine tests like bloodwork, ultrasounds, screening for infections and diabetes will be an important part of your care. You will need to eat well, take a prenatal multivitamin …

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Epigenetics – Pregnancy Info

WEBEpigenetics is a relatively new and fascinating area of scientific investigation. It is the study of how environmental factors alter the expression of our genes. Gene expression is how …

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