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Taking your placenta home

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113874
Department of Pathology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1006_TakingYourPlacentaHome.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW1006
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1006_TakingYourPlacentaHome.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Pathology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Pregancy/Childbirth. Obstetrics
Childbirth
Notes
BCW1006
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW1006
URLs
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Rhesus immune globulin

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120641
Transfusion Medicine Lab. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2018.
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61161.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW1011
This patient handout contains answers to some common questions about Rhesus Immune Globulin and getting it while pregnant.
  1 url  
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61161.pdf
Corporate Author
Transfusion Medicine Lab
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
PDF file, 5 p.
Subject
Pregancy/Childbirth. Obstetrics
Blood Transfusions
Abstract
This patient handout contains answers to some common questions about Rhesus Immune Globulin and getting it while pregnant.
Notes
BCW1011
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW1011
URLs
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Cell saver: When you deliver your baby by caesarean section

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120643
Anesthesia Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2018.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1015_CellSaver.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW1015
This patient handout provides an overview of using the cell saver during a caesarean section.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1015_CellSaver.pdf
Corporate Author
Anesthesia Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
PDF file, 1 p.
Subject
Pregancy/Childbirth. Obstetrics
Blood Transfusions
Abstract
This patient handout provides an overview of using the cell saver during a caesarean section.
Notes
BCW1011
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW1015
URLs
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Caring for your colicky baby: Advice for parents & caregivers

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112373
Emergency Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2012.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1299_Colic_2012.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1299
Advice sheet for parents on how to take care of your baby when he or she has colic. Includes tips on what you can do to help, when to see your family doctor, and when to bring your baby to the Emergency Deparment.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1299_Colic_2012.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Emergency Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Infants
Parenting
Abstract
Advice sheet for parents on how to take care of your baby when he or she has colic. Includes tips on what you can do to help, when to see your family doctor, and when to bring your baby to the Emergency Deparment.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1299
Images
URLs
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Breastfeeding your multiples: Getting off to a good start

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111610
[Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW866_BFMultiples_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW866
This 3 page pamphlet provides tips on breastfeeding for multiple babies. Includes tips on getting started, what to do if your babies are in NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) or IN (Intermediate Nursery), as well as information on breast feeding supplies.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW866_BFMultiples_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file: 3 p.
Subject
Breastfeeding
Intensive Care Units-Neonatal. Infants
Abstract
This 3 page pamphlet provides tips on breastfeeding for multiple babies. Includes tips on getting started, what to do if your babies are in NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) or IN (Intermediate Nursery), as well as information on breast feeding supplies.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW866
Images
URLs
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Congenital CMV screening

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114653
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW98_CongenitalCMVInfect.pdf
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW98_CongenitalCMVInfect_Spanish.pdf
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW98_CongenitalCMVInfect_Vietnamese.pdf
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW98_CongenitalCMVInfect_SimplifiedChinese.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW98
This pamphlet provides information about Congenital CMV: What it is? What does it do? Why should your baby be tested for it? How is the test being done and what happens next?
  4 URLs  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW98_CongenitalCMVInfect.pdf
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW98_CongenitalCMVInfect_Spanish.pdf
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW98_CongenitalCMVInfect_Vietnamese.pdf
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW98_CongenitalCMVInfect_SimplifiedChinese.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print the pamphlet.
Corporate Author
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file, 1 p.
Subject
Birth Defects. Congenital Abnormalities
Abstract
This pamphlet provides information about Congenital CMV: What it is? What does it do? Why should your baby be tested for it? How is the test being done and what happens next?
Notes
CW98
Language
English
Spanish
Simplified Chinese
Vietnamese
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW98
URLs
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When labour starts: Early labour is a normal part of the birthing process (English)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122204
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00021
This pamphlet will explain:; What early labour is; What early labour feels like; What you can do for comfort in early labour; What to do if you need more help coping with contractions; When to call your doctor or midwife; The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour.pdf
Corporate Author
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Childbirth
Abstract
This pamphlet will explain:
What early labour is
What early labour feels like
What you can do for comfort in early labour
What to do if you need more help coping with contractions
When to call your doctor or midwife
The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00021
URLs
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When labour starts: Early labour is a normal part of the birthing process (Spanish)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122205
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Span.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00022
This pamphlet will explain:; What early labour is; What early labour feels like; What you can do for comfort in early labour; What to do if you need more help coping with contractions; When to call your doctor or midwife; The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Span.pdf
Corporate Author
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Childbirth
Abstract
This pamphlet will explain:
What early labour is
What early labour feels like
What you can do for comfort in early labour
What to do if you need more help coping with contractions
When to call your doctor or midwife
The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
Language
Spanish
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00022
URLs
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When labour starts: Early labour is a normal part of the birthing process (Punjabi)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122206
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Pun.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00023
This pamphlet will explain:; What early labour is; What early labour feels like; What you can do for comfort in early labour; What to do if you need more help coping with contractions; When to call your doctor or midwife; The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Pun.pdf
Corporate Author
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Childbirth
Abstract
This pamphlet will explain:
What early labour is
What early labour feels like
What you can do for comfort in early labour
What to do if you need more help coping with contractions
When to call your doctor or midwife
The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00023
URLs
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When labour starts: Early labour is a normal part of the birthing process (Simplified Chinese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122207
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Sch.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCW00024
This pamphlet will explain:; What early labour is; What early labour feels like; What you can do for comfort in early labour; What to do if you need more help coping with contractions; When to call your doctor or midwife; The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Sch.pdf
Corporate Author
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Childbirth
Abstract
This pamphlet will explain:
What early labour is
What early labour feels like
What you can do for comfort in early labour
What to do if you need more help coping with contractions
When to call your doctor or midwife
The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
Language
Simplified Chinese
Chinese Simplified
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCW00024
URLs
Show Less

When labour starts: Early labour is a normal part of the birthing process (Traditional Chinese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122208
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Tch.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00025
This pamphlet will explain:; What early labour is; What early labour feels like; What you can do for comfort in early labour; What to do if you need more help coping with contractions; When to call your doctor or midwife; The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Tch.pdf
Corporate Author
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Childbirth
Abstract
This pamphlet will explain:
What early labour is
What early labour feels like
What you can do for comfort in early labour
What to do if you need more help coping with contractions
When to call your doctor or midwife
The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
Language
Chinese-Traditional
Traditional Chinese
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00025
URLs
Show Less

When labour starts: Early labour is a normal part of the birthing process (Vietnamese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122209
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Vie.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00026
This pamphlet will explain:; What early labour is; What early labour feels like; What you can do for comfort in early labour; What to do if you need more help coping with contractions; When to call your doctor or midwife; The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Vie.pdf
Corporate Author
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Childbirth
Abstract
This pamphlet will explain:
What early labour is
What early labour feels like
What you can do for comfort in early labour
What to do if you need more help coping with contractions
When to call your doctor or midwife
The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
Language
Vietnamese
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00026
URLs
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Low blood glucose in newborn babies

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121488
[Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_Low_Blood_Glucose_Newborn.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00009
This handout explains why your baby may have low blood sugar, how nurses check your baby's blood sugar, and how you can help your baby.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_Low_Blood_Glucose_Newborn.pdf
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Infant Feeding
Abstract
This handout explains why your baby may have low blood sugar, how nurses check your baby's blood sugar, and how you can help your baby.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00009
URLs
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Labour checklist

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120724
Population Health Promotion. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_LabourChecklist.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
This handout provides a checklist of items to bring when you are going to deliver a baby at BC Women's Hospital.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_LabourChecklist.pdf
Website Notes
Click above URL to view/print.
Corporate Author
Population Health Promotion
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Pregnancy/Childbirth
Abstract
This handout provides a checklist of items to bring when you are going to deliver a baby at BC Women's Hospital.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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Eating and drinking in labour

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122741
Anesthesiology Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EatDrinkLabour.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCW00032
When you are in labour it is important to know what to eat and drink.This handout lists foods that are easily digested, and clear fluids you might want to drink. It also lists foods to avoid. Check with your health care provider about eating or drinking as your labour progresses.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EatDrinkLabour.pdf
Corporate Author
Anesthesiology Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF; 1 p.
Subject
Pregnancy/Childbirth
Abstract
When you are in labour it is important to know what to eat and drink.This handout lists foods that are easily digested, and clear fluids you might want to drink. It also lists foods to avoid. Check with your health care provider about eating or drinking as your labour progresses.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCW00032
URLs
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Nerve injury after labour and birth

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123170
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_NerveInjuryAfterLabourAndBirth.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
There are many types of nerve injuries that can occur after labour and birth. This sheet will explain what a nerve injury is, what symptoms to expect, and how nerve injuries are treated.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_NerveInjuryAfterLabourAndBirth.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Anesthesiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
2 pages
Subject
Childbirth Complications
Abstract
There are many types of nerve injuries that can occur after labour and birth. This sheet will explain what a nerve injury is, what symptoms to expect, and how nerve injuries are treated.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Images
URLs
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Post partum hemorrhage: (Bleeding after birth)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125224
Maternal Newborn Program. Vancouver, BC: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2024.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Womens-PPH.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
This is a guide that your health-care provider may use to talk about your post-partum hemorrhage. Your health-care provider can complete this guide so that you know what happened after the birth. This handout also explains when to get help, and links to resources that can support you.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Womens-PPH.pdf
Website Notes
Click above URL to view/print.
Corporate Author
Maternal Newborn Program
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2024
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Pregnancy/Childbirth
Abstract
This is a guide that your health-care provider may use to talk about your post-partum hemorrhage. Your health-care provider can complete this guide so that you know what happened after the birth. This handout also explains when to get help, and links to resources that can support you.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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Oral Immune Therapy : Every drop counts

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121207
Lactation Consultants. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1022_Oral_Immune_Therapy.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW1022
Learn about how oral immune therapy benefits premature or ill babies. This pamphlet explains how to how to hand express colostrum and breast milk for your baby.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1022_Oral_Immune_Therapy.pdf
Corporate Author
Lactation Consultants
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Premature Infants
Infant Feeding
Breastfeeding
Milk
Intensive Care Units-Neonatal. Infants
Abstract
Learn about how oral immune therapy benefits premature or ill babies. This pamphlet explains how to how to hand express colostrum and breast milk for your baby.
Notes
BCW1022
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW1022
URLs
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When your water breaks early: Family information for care at home

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111954
Antepartum Home Care. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW734_WaterBreaksEarly.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW734
This pamphlet answers the most frequently asked questions about when your water breaks early, also known as premature rupture of membranes or PROM.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW734_WaterBreaksEarly.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link above to view or print.
Corporate Author
Antepartum Home Care
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
PDF file: 4 p.
Subject
Pregnancy/Childbirth. Obstetrics
Abstract
This pamphlet answers the most frequently asked questions about when your water breaks early, also known as premature rupture of membranes or PROM.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW734
Images
URLs
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Diet for nausea during pregnancy

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113854
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW667_DietForNausea_2016_March.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW667
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW667_DietForNausea_2016_March.pdf
Website Notes
Click link to view or print.
Corporate Author
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Pregnancy/Childbirth
Nausea
Diet
Notes
BCW667
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW667
URLs
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