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Varicose Veins
…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 varicose veins? Varicose…
Common Skin Conditions During Pregnancy
…about removing them. Varicose and spider veins Symptoms: Spider veins are small patches of veins that can appear. Varicose veins are swollen veins that often stick out above the skin….
Changes in Your Body During Pregnancy – Third Trimester
…you are sleeping. Fortunately, the problem usually ends after pregnancy. Varicose veins These are bluish, swollen, sometimes painful veins beneath the surface of the skin. They often show up on…
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
…reduces blood flow to a body part Have a central venous catheter. Are pregnant or have recently given birth Are overweight or obese Have varicose veins Have cancer. Are a…
Effects of Early Sun Exposure
…from the sun: Cover up. When the UV Index is 3 or higher, protect your skin as much as possible. Wear light-coloured, long-sleeved shirts, pants, and a wide-brimmed hat made…
Taking Care of You and Your Baby While You’re Pregnant
…put pressure on your bladder. This can’t be helped. Varicose veins. Avoid clothing that fits tightly around your legs or waist. Rest and put your feet up as much as…
Hemorrhoids
…swollen veins in your rectum or anus. The type of hemorrhoid you have depends on where it occurs. Internal hemorrhoids involve the veins inside your rectum. Internal hemorrhoids usually don’t…
Changes in Your Body During Pregnancy – First Trimester
…with constipation. If you have severe problems, contact your healthcare provider. They may want you to take a different prenatal vitamin. Visible veins. Your body makes extra blood and your…
Diabetes
…Government Website http://www.novascotia.ca/dhw/publications/diabetes_fact_sheet.pdf PEI Government Website https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/diabetes Diabetes Canada Nova Scotia and PEI Toll Free: 1-800-326-7712 http://www.diabetes.ca Public Health Agency of Canada website https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/chronic-diseases/diabetes.html Government of Canada website http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/cd-mc/publications/diabetes-diabete/facts-figures-faits-chiffres-2011/index-eng.php#toc…
Breastfeeding – Returning to Work
…Wellness Breastfeeding Basics http://www.novascotia.ca/dhw/healthy-development/documents/breastfeeding-basics-linked-index.pdf Health PEI’s Breastfeeding Your Baby https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/publications/breastfeeding_your_baby.pdf La Leche League: https://www.lllc.ca/ Sources Returning to Work While Breastfeeding by Frances Biagioli, M.D. (American Family Physician 12/01/03, http://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/1201/p2129.html )…