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GI Clinic (Gastroenterology)
The Gastroenterology (GI) service, which includes the GI clinic, is a team of health professionals who help patients with problems of the esophagus (food pipe), stomach, bowels, liver, pancreas, or...
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Blood Collection
If your child needs help coping, use the appointment booking line so that you can request child life support. Appointment Booking Line: (902) 497-1764 Care teams use a variety of...
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Nutrition for Pre-existing Diabetes:
Preconception Nutrition: Women with existing type 1 or type 2 diabetes should get preconception care for better blood sugar control, check for complications, review medications, and start taking folic acid. Until ready for pregnancy, reliable contraception should be used. Working with a team of diabetes experts, including a nurse educator...
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Gestational Diabetes
What is Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)? Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that some patients develop during pregnancy due to changing hormone levels in the placenta. During pregnancy, it can be harder for your body to make enough insulin—insulin is the hormone that helps your body regulate blood sugar...
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Food Safety
Food Safety in Pregnancy Pregnant individuals are at increased risk for foodborne illnesses during pregnancy. Ensuring good food safety can help decrease the risks of foodborne illness. Pregnant individuals should avoid certain high-risk foods, including unpasturized dairy, undercooked meats, raw seafood, and specific high-mercury containing fish (i.e. swordfish, shark). Protecting...
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Multiple Birth Pregnancy
Multiple Birth: Twins, triplets or more... Multiple birth pregnancies need extra care and monitoring. There are also higher requirements for certain nutrients and calories. You may experience more nausea/morning sickness symptoms due to higher levels of pregnancy hormone. If you have severe nausea or vomiting, talk with your care provider...
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Vegetarian Diet
Vegetarian diet: It can sometimes be challenging to meet your requiremnet for certain vitamins and minerals when following a vegetarian or vegan diet. A well-planned vegetarian diet can meet your nutritional needs at all ages. The kiy is to eat a wide range of foods, including nuts, seeds, legumes, soy...
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Ultrasounds in Pregnancy
An ultrasound examination uses sound waves and echoes to make images of your baby. When a pregnant individual has an ultrasound, a hand-held device is rubbed along the patient's belly. It releases sound waves that bounce off the developing baby. The echoes from the returning sound waves make an image...