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High blood pressure in pregnancy: Information for care at home

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120606
Antepartum Home Care. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW625_HighBPPregnancy.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW625
This handout provides an overview of high blood pressure during pregnancy. This information will help you understand how your Home Care Nursing Team and your doctor are planning to keep you and your baby safe and healthy while you are at home.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW625_HighBPPregnancy.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 Complications
Abstract
This handout provides an overview of high blood pressure during pregnancy. This information will help you understand how your Home Care Nursing Team and your doctor are planning to keep you and your baby safe and healthy while you are at home.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW625
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Carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnancy

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111211
Physiotherapy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW410_CarpalTunnelSyndromePregnancy_2014.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW410
This pamphlet provides information on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy, including: What it is, signs and symptoms, treatments, and what happens after giving birth.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW410_CarpalTunnelSyndromePregnancy_2014.pdf
Author
Physiotherapy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Pregnancy/Childbirth. Obstetrics
Pregnancy Complications
Massage
Exercise Warm-Up. Stretching
Abstract
This pamphlet provides information on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy, including: What it is, signs and symptoms, treatments, and what happens after giving birth.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW410
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Reduced placental function (sometimes called Intrauterine Growth Restriction): Family information for care at home

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111955
Antepartum Home Care. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW627_ReducedPlacentalFunction.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW627
Contains information for families on Reduced Placental Function. This handout answers commonly asked questions, including: What is placental function? What does this mean for the baby? What will my nurse do? When do I need to call for help?
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW627_ReducedPlacentalFunction.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: 2 p.
Subject
Pregnancy Complications
Abstract
Contains information for families on Reduced Placental Function. This handout answers commonly asked questions, including: What is placental function? What does this mean for the baby? What will my nurse do? When do I need to call for help?
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW627
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URLs
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Threatened preterm labour information for care at home: Family information for care at home

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120605
Antepartum Family Education Committee. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW756_ThreatenedPretermLabour.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW756
Threatened preterm labour is a term of labour that happens at least 3 or more weeks before your expected date of birth. This information will help you understand how your Home Care Nursing Team and your doctor are planning to keep you and your baby safe and healthy while you are at home.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW756_ThreatenedPretermLabour.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link above to view or print.
Corporate Author
Antepartum Family Education Committee
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
PDF file: 4 p.
Subject
Pregnancy Complications
Abstract
Threatened preterm labour is a term of labour that happens at least 3 or more weeks before your expected date of birth. This information will help you understand how your Home Care Nursing Team and your doctor are planning to keep you and your baby safe and healthy while you are at home.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW756
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Healthy eating for diabetes during pregnancy

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog110520
[Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW690_%20HlthyEatDiab%20Pregnancy.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW690
This pamphlet provides general guidelines for healthy eating for women with diabetes during pregnancy.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW690_%20HlthyEatDiab%20Pregnancy.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Pregnancy in Diabetes. Gestational Diabetes
Pregnancy/Childbirth. Obstetrics
Diabetes
Abstract
This pamphlet provides general guidelines for healthy eating for women with diabetes during pregnancy.
Notes
BCW690
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW690
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Lactation after loss

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122730
Lactation Service. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1465_LactationAfterLoss.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW1465
The hours, days, and months following a stillbirth or newborn loss can be especially difficult. It is important to care for yourself despite your grief. Managing your breast milk will help you feel comfortable. You may choose to donate your milk, or to dry it up. This handout explains how to do bot…
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1465_LactationAfterLoss.pdf
Corporate Author
Lactation Service
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF file, 3 p.
Subject
Pregnancy Loss. Miscarriage
Abstract
The hours, days, and months following a stillbirth or newborn loss can be especially difficult. It is important to care for yourself despite your grief. Managing your breast milk will help you feel comfortable. You may choose to donate your milk, or to dry it up. This handout explains how to do both. It also lists resources available to support you.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW1465
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URLs
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Using pre-operative cleaning wipes

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122277
BCCH Skin Prep Working Group. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Preop_Cleaning_Wipes.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Learn how to clean your child's skin with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) wipes.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Preop_Cleaning_Wipes.pdf
Website Notes
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Corporate Author
BCCH Skin Prep Working Group
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF, 1 page
Subject
Promoting Health/Preventing Disease-Infection Control
Abstract
Learn how to clean your child's skin with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) wipes.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
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Clean intermittent catheterization

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog103520
Urology Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2006. 1999, revised 2006.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/MC_Intermittent_Catherization_PE311_1999.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
PE 311
This pamphlet provides information and instructions on how to catheterize your child.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/MC_Intermittent_Catherization_PE311_1999.pdf
Corporate Author
Urology Department
Edition
1999, revised 2006.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
PDF file
Subject
Catheterization
Home Care Technology
Children's Health. Pediatrics
Abstract
This pamphlet provides information and instructions on how to catheterize your child.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
PE 311
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URLs
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Nostril splinting before surgery for newborns with cleft lip nasal deformity

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog106330
Cleft Palate Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2009.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1221_NostrilSplintingCleftLip_2009_Apr.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1221
Answers to frequently asked questions about nostril splinting for cleft lip and nasal deformity including: what a nostril splint is, how it's made, how long it is worn for; care of the splint.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1221_NostrilSplintingCleftLip_2009_Apr.pdf
Corporate Author
Cleft Palate Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2009
Subject
Cleft Lip. Cleft Palate
Children's Health-Surgery
Nostril Splinting
Craniofacial Conditions
Abstract
Answers to frequently asked questions about nostril splinting for cleft lip and nasal deformity including: what a nostril splint is, how it's made, how long it is worn for; care of the splint.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1221
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Alveolar bone graft for children born with cleft lip & palate

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog103910
Cleft Palate Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2009.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1327_AlveolarBoneGraft_2009_Apr.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1327
Discusses aveolar bone graft, a surgery to repair a cleft in a gum. Provides information for parents on how to care for their child after this surgery.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1327_AlveolarBoneGraft_2009_Apr.pdf
Corporate Author
Cleft Palate Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
PDF
Subject
Cleft Lip. Cleft Palate
Craniofacial Conditions
Children's Health-Surgery
Recuperation from surgery
Abstract
Discusses aveolar bone graft, a surgery to repair a cleft in a gum. Provides information for parents on how to care for their child after this surgery.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1327
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URLs
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Alveolar cleft bone grafting: information and instructions

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121481
Gabrowski, Graham. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Alveolar_Cleft_Bone_Graft.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Explains the timing, procedure and care for alveolar cleft bone graft, a surgery to repair a cleft in a gum. Provides information for parents and guardians with children undergoing the surgery.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Alveolar_Cleft_Bone_Graft.pdf
Website Notes
Click link to view or print.
Author
Gabrowski, Graham
Corporate Author
Cleft Palate Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF, 3 pages
Subject
Cleft Lip. Cleft Palate
Craniofacial Conditions
Children's Health-Surgery
Recuperation from surgery
Abstract
Explains the timing, procedure and care for alveolar cleft bone graft, a surgery to repair a cleft in a gum. Provides information for parents and guardians with children undergoing the surgery.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
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URLs
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