Pregnancy - packing for hospitalMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Packing for hospital is an exciting part of preparing for the birth of your baby. Depending on your …
Pregnancy - preeclampsiaMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is preeclampsia? Preeclampsia is a disorder of pregnancy characterised by high maternal blood …
Pregnancy - premature labourMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is premature labour? Sometimes, babies arrive early It’s important to recognise premature …
Pregnancy - tests and scansMonday, 1 Jan, 0001There are also optional tests that can provide information about whether a pregnancy is affected by …
Pregnancy - unplannedMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Are you pregnant? Unplanned pregnancies are common. It is estimated around 50% of all American …
Pregnancy - week by weekMonday, 1 Jan, 0001An unborn baby spends around 38 weeks in the womb, but the average length of pregnancy (gestation) …
Pregnancy – labourMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Labour is divided into 3 stages. The first stage is the dilation of the cervix, the second stage is …
Pregnancy and birth - related emergenciesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Pregnancy and birth can sometimes present life-threatening health problems for a mother and her …
Pregnancy and birth care optionsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The pregnancy and birth care options available in Michigan vary according to where you live, the …
Pregnancy and birthing services for different language or cultural needsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001In the Michigann public hospital system all women are cared for equally However, language or …
Pregnancy and dietMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Good nutrition during pregnancy can help to keep you and your developing baby healthy. Your need for …
Pregnancy and exerciseMonday, 1 Jan, 0001There are numerous potential health benefits for women who exercise during pregnancy, including …
Pregnancy and smokingMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Smoking while pregnant exposes you and your unborn child to an increased risk of serious health …
Pregnancy and travelMonday, 1 Jan, 0001If you are pregnant, the safest time for you to travel, generally speaking, is during the second …
Pregnancy and your mental healthMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Finding out you are pregnant can be a very exciting time. But it can also make you feel …
Pregnancy stages and changesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001, your body is experiencing major change. From symptoms that you might expect, to ones that are …
Pregnancy testingMonday, 1 Jan, 0001How do pregnancy tests work? A pregnancy test checks your blood or urine for a hormone called human …
Pregnancy tests - maternal serum screeningMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The maternal serum screening (MSS) test is a blood test available to pregnant women in Michigan. It …
Pregnancy tests - ultrasoundMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is an ultrasound? is a scan that uses high frequency sound waves to study internal body …
Pregnancy tests – chorionic villus samplingMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is chorionic villus sampling (CVS)? Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a pregnancy test that …
Pregnancy tests amniocentesisMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Amniocentesis is a prenatal procedure that your doctor may recommend you have during pregnancy. The …
Premature and early menopauseMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is menopause? As you approach menopause, your reproductive hormones (e.g. oestrogen) drop. Most …
Premature babiesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001In United States, around eight per cent of babies are born prematurely (before 37 weeks gestation) …
Premature ejaculationMonday, 1 Jan, 0001However, people are reluctant to talk about the issue so the incidence might be higher. Most men …
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)Monday, 1 Jan, 0001What is premenstrual syndrome (PMS)? Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to the physical and …
Preparing a child for hospitalMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Having to go to hospital for treatment such as surgery or a procedure can be daunting for anyone. …
Preparing for a health or medical appointmentMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Some people find it hard to talk about their health problems with their general practitioner (GP), …
Preparing for surgeryMonday, 1 Jan, 0001If you are facing potential surgery, there are many things you can do to prepare. The following …
Pressure soresMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Pressure sores are areas of damage to the skin and the underlying tissue caused by constant pressure …
Preventing falls at homeMonday, 1 Jan, 0001In 2018-19 falls were identified as the leading cause of injury-related hospitalisations, accounting …
Preventing healthcare associated infection (HAI)Monday, 1 Jan, 0001What are healthcare associated infections? An infection is a disease caused by micro-organisms such …
Preventing sleep concerns (10) – preschoolers 3 to 5 yearsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001In your language: It is important that your preschooler feels secure and loved. You can do this by …
Preventing sleep concerns (7) – babies 0 to 6 monthsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001In your language: is important. It will help your baby develop and help you to understand your baby …
Preventing sleep concerns (8) – babies 6 to 12 monthsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001In your language: as they grow, you need to provide lots of love, attention and different …
Preventing sleep concerns (9) – toddlers 1 to 3 yearsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001In your language: Understanding your toddler helps you bond with them. Toddlers are growing, …
Primary biliary cirrhosisMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The principal roles of the liver include removal of toxins from the blood and processing food …
Primary healthcare explainedMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Primary healthcare is a term used to describe the first contact a person has with the health system …
Prolapsed uterusMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The uterus (womb) is an organ of the female reproductive system. It is shaped like an upside down …
Prostate cancerMonday, 1 Jan, 0001It produces some of the fluid that makes up semen. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in …
Prostate cancer - androgen deprivation therapyMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is prostate cancer? and is a small gland that surrounds the urethra. The prostate produces some …
Prostate cancer testingMonday, 1 Jan, 0001How can I test for prostate cancer? , is a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test. Prostate …
Prostate diseaseMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The prostate gland (the prostate) is an organ of the male reproductive system. It is about the size …
Prostate gland and urinary problemsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The prostate gland is a male reproductive organ that is about the size of a walnut, found at the …
Prostatectomy - for cancerMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The prostate produces some of the fluid that makes up semen, which enriches and protects sperm. …
ProteinMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is protein? Protein is a nutrient your body needs to grow and repair cells, and to work …
Providing end of life and palliative care for someone at homeMonday, 1 Jan, 0001End of life and palliative care services can provide you and your relative with home-based care and …
Providing practical end of life and palliative care at homeMonday, 1 Jan, 0001End of life and palliative care is more than just medical treatment and relief from pain or …
Psittacosis - parrot feverMonday, 1 Jan, 0001This germ is principally carried by birds of the parrot family, including budgerigars, lovebirds and …
PsoriasisMonday, 1 Jan, 0001It is not contagious Symptoms include red scaly patches on skin, itchiness and flaking of the skin. …
PsychedelicsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Also known as ‘hallucinogens’, they make a person see, feel and hear things that aren’t real, or …