Question 1

Issues with incontinence?

Accepted Answer

Activate and strengthen the pelvic floor muscles to the core. The Vitality Plus™ Seat activates powerful and intense contractions with Functional Magnetic Stimulation (FMS). Target these deep muscles increasing muscle volume and activating the regenerative potential necessary for patients’ recovery and wellbeing. Engage key muscles which can only be activated with powerful FMS technology to restore pelvic floor function and control. Get your freedom back with Freedom+™. Milestones’ team is trained to facilitate treatment using the FREEDOM+™ Vitality PlusTM Seat.

Question 2

What is hypnotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Hypnotherapy is a type of complementary alternative medicine (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternative_medicine)in which hypnosis (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypnosis)is used to create a state of focused attention and increased suggestibility during which positive suggestions (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suggestion)(words) and guided imagery (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guided_imagery)are used to help individuals deal with a variety of concerns and issues.

“Hypnosis” is natural brain state in which people experience increased attention, concentration, and suggestibility. It is a state of self-absorption where time seems distorted. While hypnosis is often described as a sleep-like state, it is better expressed as a state of relaxation coupled with focused attention,(https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-attention-2795009) heightened suggestibility, creativity, and vivid fantasies.

While there are many myths and misconceptions, hypnosis is a very real process that can be used as a therapeutic tool. Hypnosis has been shown to have medical and therapeutic benefits, most notably in the reduction of pain and anxiety. More and more evidence is being built around the benefits of using the mind’s capacity to explore its beliefs and even change perception of the senses for better health and wellbeing. In Europe and the USA, many hospitals use hypnosis before treatments and procedures to help patients reduce pain and anxiety non pharmacologically.

Question 3

Who is the best candidate for hypnotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Anyone who is interested in making changes to their life can benefit from hypnosis and hypnotherapy. Anyone with an open mind regarding this alternative modality.

While many people think that they cannot be hypnotized, research has shown that many people are more hypnotizable than they believe. Everyone making the inner decision to experience hypnosis will experience it in some ways. Research suggests that people who can become easily absorbed in fantasies, books, movies are much more responsive to hypnosis.

Question 4

Who should not do hypnotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Anyone with unstable mental health or neurological condition, schizophrenia, pathological personalities, psychosis (including substance induced), senility, dementia, brain trauma, cognitive deficiencies, epilepsy, narcolepsy, bi-polar, uncontrolled clinical depression, suicidal tendencies, substance abuse, and/or currently taking medications/substances that cause drowsiness. If unsure about using hypnosis and hypnotherapy, please consult your health care provider.

Question 5

FAQs and myths about hypnosis

Accepted Answer

• While amnesia may occur in very rare cases, people generally remember everything that transpired while they were hypnotized. However, hypnosis can have a significant effect on memory.(https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-memory-2795006) Posthypnotic amnesia can lead an individual to forget certain things that occurred before or during hypnosis. However, this effect is generally limited and temporary.
 • While hypnosis can be used to enhance memory, the effects have been dramatically exaggerated in popular media. Research has found that hypnosis does not lead to significant memory enhancement or accuracy, and hypnosis can actually result in false or distorted memories.(https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-a-false-memory-2795193)
 • Despite stories about people being hypnotized without their consent, hypnosis does require ongoing voluntary participation on the part of the patient. Hypnosis should feel      right at all times.
 • While people often feel that their actions under hypnosis seem to occur without the influence of their will,  a hypnotist cannot make you perform actions that are against your wishes.
 • While hypnosis can be used to enhance performance, it cannot make people stronger or more athletic than their existing physical capabilities.

Question 6

什么是遗传咨询？

Accepted Answer

遗传咨询师是一名医疗保健专业人员，可以为您提供有关您和您的宝宝的信息。根据您个人和家庭健康史的信息，他们可以确定您或您的宝宝患有遗传病的可能性有多大。根据这些信息，遗传咨询师可以帮助您决定基因检测是否适合您和您的怀孕。

Question 7

遗传咨询的指征

Accepted Answer

• 无创产前检测
 • 遗传病的家族史或母亲史
 • 以前怀孕或以前的孩子有遗传病
 • 携带者筛查
 •  孕早期风险评估讨论
 • 软标记
 • 反复流产

Question 8

可以通过遗传咨询服务订购哪些测试？

Accepted Answer

1. NIPT 用于染色体非整倍体、微缺失、常染色体隐性遗传和新生条件
2. 孕早期筛查
3. 针对高危人群（德系犹太人、伍德兰克里、非洲、亚洲和某些法裔加拿大地区）的携带者筛查
4. 罕见病携带者筛查
5. NIPT 亲子鉴定

Question 9

有关预约和测试的实用信息

Accepted Answer

当您遇到遗传咨询时，他们可能会为您和您的伴侣询问有关您的个人和家族史的问题。通常，会议需要 30-60 分钟。您可能希望您的伴侣与您同在。如果您决定进行基因检测，您也将在我们的诊所进行血液检测。

Question 10

孕早期屏幕

Accepted Answer

在怀孕的前三个月，可能会进行出生缺陷筛查。这些测试寻找您的宝宝可能存在的问题。这些测试可称为早孕筛查、联合早孕筛查或联合筛查。

筛查测试显示您的宝宝存在某些先天缺陷的可能性，例如 唐氏综合症 (https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=std120885&lang=en-ca#std120885 -sec)或 18 三体。(https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=bg1006&lang=en-ca#bg1006-sec )

孕早期筛查测试包括：
 • 验血
    • 这些测量血液中两种物质的水平，称为妊娠相关血浆蛋白 A (PAPP-A) 和 β-人绒毛膜促性腺激素 (β-hCG)。 PAPP-A 是血液中的一种蛋白质。 Beta-hCG 是一种激素，由 胎盘。(https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=stp1633&lang=en-ca#stp1633-sec)在某些地区，可能会使用其他血液测试。
 • 颈项半透明测试
    • 该测试使用超声波测量宝宝颈部后部皮肤的厚度。厚度增加可能是唐氏综合症的早期征兆。

（来自 Alberta.ca (www.alberta.ca)网站）

Question 11

无创产前检测

Accepted Answer

无创产前检测是一种血液检测，可以确定唐氏综合症、18 三体和 13 三体的风险，检出率达 97-99%。此外，它还可以告诉您宝宝是男孩还是女孩。

Question 12

遗传/家族疾病筛查和测试

Accepted Answer

我们都是遗传病的携带者。但是，如果您和您的伴侣是相同疾病的携带者，您的孩子可能会面临风险。有大约 300 种已知遗传病的携带者筛查。遗传病的一些例子包括脆性 X 综合征、脊髓性肌萎缩症和囊性纤维化。可以在您生孩子之前或怀孕期间进行携带者筛查。

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Question 13

孕前咨询

Accepted Answer

有些夫妇正在考虑是否要尝试生孩子。如果他们想接受携带者筛查，或者如果他们有遗传疾病的病史或家族史，这可能会影响他们的决策。如果这些信息可以帮助您做出决定，您可以被转介到我们的诊所进行遗传咨询。

Question 14

可能的结果

Accepted Answer

大多数接受基因筛查的人都会得到令人放心的结果，但如果结果令人担忧，我们将与您讨论这对您和您的家人可能意味着什么。

Question 15

包容性和医疗创伤敏感性培训

Accepted Answer

我们认识到，我们的客户在种族、性别、医疗问题和体型方面有着截然不同的背景。此外，有些人受到医疗创伤的影响。

之所以聘用我们的员工，是因为我们发现他们天生善解人意、不加评判、真诚且有能力。但是，我们还接受持续的包容性和医疗创伤敏感性培训。

Question 16

Why do I need to fast for my abdomen ultrasound test?

Accepted Answer

Fasting minimizes air and food in the digestive system which can obstruct the organ visibility and contract the gallbladder. Fasting means no food or drinks for 10 hours prior to the exam. This includes gum, candy, smoking and vaping. Please note - you CAN drink water and take your medications as needed.

Question 17

Why do I need to fill my bladder for my pelvic and/or KUB ultrasound test?

Accepted Answer

A full bladder helps to visualize the pelvic organs more clearly. It acts as a window, allowing sound waves to pass through and create better images. Sometimes the doctor asks us to answer certain questions about the bladder that you wouldn't be able to see if it's empty.

Question 18

How long will my ultrasound take?

Accepted Answer

The duration of the exam will vary between 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the specific body part being examined.

Question 19

Will I be getting my results at the end of my exam?

Accepted Answer

No. The radiologist will review your images and send the finalized results to your healthcare provider. Additionally, your results will be available on your My Alberta Health account within 3-5 business days. If your healthcare provider has requested that the results be sent urgently, the report will be finalized and sent on the same day as quickly as possible.

Question 20

Can I bring a companion into my ultrasound exam?

Accepted Answer

Companions are not permitted in the ultrasound room, unless they are designated translators or support persons assisting patients with mobility needs. For safety reasons, unaccompanied children are not permitted to attend your appointment. Thank you for your understanding.

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