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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,…
Pica
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 pica? Pica is a compulsive eating disorder in which people eat non-food items. Dirt, clay, and flaking paint are the most common items eaten. Less common items include glue,…
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Painful urination (dysuria) is when you feel pain, discomfort, or burning when you urinate. The discomfort may be felt where urine passes out of the body. It may also be felt inside…
Overactive Bladder
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 overactive bladder? Overactive bladder is a condition that causes you to lose control of your bladder without warning. You may have to urinate more often or urgently. Sometimes you…
Newborn Screening
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Having a baby can be an exciting time. It also can be hectic and overwhelming. In particular, there is a lot going on in the first hours and days of your baby’s…
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
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 neonatal abstinence syndrome? Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) occurs in babies who had drug exposure in the womb. After birth, these babies go through drug withdrawal and need medical care….
Motion Sickness
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 motion sickness? Motion sickness is a sick feeling triggered by movement. It occurs in cars, buses, trains, planes, or boats. It can occur on amusement rides or virtual reality…
Mental Health Myths
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Get emergency care if you or a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. Mental health is widely misunderstood. There is a stigma that surrounds mental health issues. This…