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Breastfeeding – How to Pump and Store Your Breast Milk
…of Health and Wellness Breastfeeding Basics: https://novascotia.ca/dhw/lovingcare/ Health PEI’s Breastfeeding Your Baby: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/publications/breastfeeding_your_baby.pdf Sources Returning to Work While Breastfeeding by Frances Biagioli, M.D. (American Family Physician 12/01/03, http://www.aafp.org/afp/20031201/2199.html )…
Toilet Training Your Child
…child has not learned to use the toilet is that your child is not yet ready for toilet training. FOR MORE INFORMATION Loving Care: 1 to 3 Years: https://novascotia.ca/dhw/lovingcare/docs/09047_LC1to3YearsBook_En.pdf…
Substance Abuse
…https://novascotia.ca/dhw/addictions/ http://www.nshealth.ca/mental-health-and-addictions-intake-phone-numbers Alcoholics Anonymous Nova Scotia website at: http://www.area82aa.org/ Other Websites: http://womenforsobriety.org/ http://www.smartrecovery.ca/ http://maddchapters.ca/halifax/ http://www.teenchallenge.ca/get-help/educational-resources/alcohol-abuse-facts https://www.teenchallenge.ca/get-help/educational-resources/drug-abuse-facts http://www.camh.ca/en/hospital/health_information/a_z_mental_health_and_addiction_information/alcohol/Pages/about_alcohol.aspx For information on Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines: http://novascotia.ca/dhw/addictions/alcohol-drinking-guidelines.asp https://novascotia.ca/dhw/addictions/documents/Canada-new-Low-Risk-Alcohol-Drinking-Guidelines.pdf…
Alcohol Abuse – Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
…can join a support group or sobriety program, such as Alcoholics Anonymous. These programs can help prevent relapse. FOR MORE INFORMATION National Institute of Health Website: https://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/Medicine/Harmful_Interactions.pdf Government of Canada…
Day Care – Choosing a Good Center
…(You can find the number in the phone book.) FOR MORE INFORMATION Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development https://www.ednet.ns.ca/earlyyears/families/findchildcare.shtml Prince Edward Island Child Care Act: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/legislation/E%26.01Gdoc-Early%20Learning%20and%20Child%20Care%20Act%20Regulations.pdf…
Cat and Dog Bites
…your healthcare provider may or may not recommend the rabies shots. FOR MORE INFORMATION Department of Health and Wellness Nova Scotia website at: http://www.novascotia.ca/dhw/cdpc/cdc/documents/rabies-general-information-en.pdf Health Canada website at: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/immunization/fact-sheet-on-rabies.html…
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
…you have any implanted objects or devices, or are pregnant, please ask your family healthcare provider for more information. FOR MORE INFORMATION Nova Scotia Health http://www.nshealth.ca/sites/nshealth.ca/files/patientinformation/0456.pdf Health PEI https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/magnetic-resonance-imaging-mri-patient-preparation…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
…carpal tunnel syndrome? The symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include the following: Numbness or tingling in your hand and fingers, especially the thumb, index and middle fingers. Pain in your…
Chronic Cough
…Your healthcare provider also may check your oxygen level by placing a small clip on your index finger. This device measures how much oxygen you are getting. A reading of…
Exercise and Seniors
…http://www.gov.ns.ca/seniors/healthy_active_living.asp Prince Edward Island Department of Family and Human Services http://www.gov.pe.ca/seniors/index.php3?lang=E Public Health Agency of Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/healthy-living/physical-activity/physical-activity-tips-older-adults-65-years-older.html Sources Promoting and Prescribing Exercise for the Elderly by RJ Nied, M.D., and…