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Dr. Elise Balaisis

Dr. Elise Balaisis

MD, FRCPC
Family Doctor
Vancouver, BC
Q:

What are foreceps?

A:

Forceps are little metal spoons that can be used in order to help guide babies out through the vagina.

Occasionally, when some woman is fully dilated and has been pushing for a while, she needs a little bit of help in order to guide the baby down and out. 

Oftentimes forceps are used if the baby is in distress and needs to come out a little bit quicker.  

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Dr. John Wade

Dr. John Wade

MD, FRCPC
Rheumatologist
Vancouver, BC
Q:

How does pregnancy affect my Vitamin D levels?

A:

During pregnancy, your body is working hard to build your baby's bones so extra vitamins and minerals are required. Your doctor will help guide you on how much calcium and Vitamin D you will need, along with other important supplements you may benefit from (such as folic acid).

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Lori Berard

Lori Berard

RN, CDE, Diabetes Educator, Nurse Consultant
Nurse
Winnipeg, MB
Q:

How do I know if a usual insulin injection spot on my body is no longer good?

A:

If you do not rotate your injection sites regularly, you can get fatty scar tissue that builds up over time. This can affect how well the insulin is absorbed by your body which can affect how it helps control your diabetes. You can check your injection site by feeling it - if there are lumps, you probably have some scar tissue buildup. You can ask someone on your diabetes health care team to help you check your injection sites if you are concerned.

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