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Living with a Kidney Transplant - Staying Healthy (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Looking after your overall health is essential to the health of your transplanted kidney. This sheet briefly outlines what you can do to keep you and your kidney healthy. It is especially important to look for signs of rejection or infection. (English) Colour

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Sun Safety After an Organ Transplant (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Skin cancers are the most common type of cancer for people who have had an organ transplant. In fact, any person with a solid organ transplant is much more likely to develop skin cancer than the general public. This risk is increased because of the medicine you must take to prevent your body from rejecting your transplanted organ. (English) Colour

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Nutrition and Exercise After a Kidney Transplant (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

With a transplanted kidney, it is very important that you take care of your health by eating healthy food and exercising. Keep your weight within a normal range for you. Here is some information about what you can do to keep yourself healthy. Available languages: English (262990), Traditional Chinese (264061), and Punjabi (264060). (English) Colour

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After a Cardioversion (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

You have just had the procedure called a cardioversion which means we used electrical current to restore your heart’s normal rhythm. Follow these instructions for recovery at home and when to get help if needed. (English) Colour

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Drain Care after Breast Surgery [English] Permalink Public

After breast and axilla (armpit) surgery you could have one or more drains. The drain removes old blood and fluid that can collect after surgery. This sheet gives instructions for how to care for the drain(s) at home. (English) Black & White

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Breastfeeding Problems: Sore Nipples [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides information on nipple tenderness when breastfeeding and measures to help prevent and treat sore nipples. Audio available. (English)

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https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=1...

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Tell us about your drinking and voiding patterns (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Learn how to write a diary about your drinking and voiding. This information helps you understand how what you drink and when you drink affects how often you have to void (pee). (English) Colour

Pregnancy and Dental Health [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about pregnancy and dental health including the importance of dental health during pregnancy, how to keep your teeth and gums healthy, and check-ups with your dentist. Number 38b. (English)

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https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/sites/default/files/do...

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Pregnancy and Alcohol Use [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File overview about pregnancy and alcohol use including risks and available resources. Number 38d. (English)

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I'm Pregnant - Should I Exercise? (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Yes, the most up-to-date advice is that physical activity is safe during pregnancy. In fact, there are more health risks if you are not active. Being physically active most days is a part of a healthy pregnancy. (English) Colour