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Reflux/Acid Reflux (GERD)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is reflux? The medical name for this condition is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It’s sometimes called acid reflux or heartburn. Reflux occurs when the acid from the food and liquid…
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is recurrent pregnancy loss? Recurrent pregnancy loss is when you have 2 or more pregnancy losses, or miscarriages. Miscarriage is when your pregnancy ends on its own in the first…
Recovering from Delivery (Postpartum Recovery)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Your body has just done one of the most remarkable things it will ever do: grow another human being. After 9 months of waiting, you are probably excited to finally be home…
Rapid Strep Test
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Too painful to swallow, too sick to eat — it’s a sore throat that feels worse than normal. Your first thoughts turn to strep throat. A rapid strep test in your healthcare…
Probiotics
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Probiotics are live, healthy microorganisms (bacteria and yeasts) found in your intestines. Probiotics are available in some foods and dietary supplements. Experts believe that these bacteria help you maintain a healthy digestive…
Preterm Labour and Birth
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Every patient who is pregnant longs for a dream pregnancy—a 40-week, worry-free time where everything goes as planned. But some people have complications. One common complication is preterm (premature) labour. Preterm labour…
Pregnancy With Multiples
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Being pregnant with multiples means you will have two, three, or more babies in your uterus at once. Twins are the most common set of multiples. Your multiples can be identical. This…
Pregnancy – What to Expect When you Are past Your Due Date
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. A pregnancy usually lasts for 38 to 42 weeks. It is considered overdue if it lasts more than 42 weeks. “Post-term pregnancy,” “prolonged pregnancy,” and “post-date pregnancy” are other phrases used to…
Preeclampsia
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is preeclampsia? Preeclampsia is a rare condition that women can get during pregnancy. It is sometimes called toxemia or gestational hypertension. It occurs when pregnant women experience a sudden rise…
Polyps
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What are polyps? Polyps are abnormal growths of tissue. They are small and can be shaped like a raised bump or a stalk with a stem. Polyps latch onto the walls,…