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Pamphlet describing how to use a birthing ball safely during pregnancy. It also provides information on how to use the birthing ball after the baby is born - for both you and your baby, and how to keep the ball in good repair.
In Simplified Chinese, provides helpful tips and exercises pregnant women can do when on bedrest.
This pamphlet answers some of the most commonly asked questions about mastitis. (Mastitis is an infection of the breast tissue and/or milk ducts.)
A pamphlet that explains what to expect after dental treatment. It provides post operative information on: bleeding, cleaning, stitches and eating.
This pamphlet looks at what a Central Venous Line (CVL) is, how it works, and why your child might need one. It also explains how doctors put a CVL in.
This pamphlet describes common fractures, how bones heal, different kinds of casts and splints, how to take care of the injured limb, and information about how the cast is removed.
Information on how to care for your child after cleft palate surgery including feeding, mouth care, ear and throat care, and pain management.
Information on how to care for your child after cleft lip surgery including feeding, healing and incision care, pain management, and orthodontic appliances.
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.
Information on what a PICC is, how to care for a PICC, and what to watch for.
This pamphlet provides information on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy, including: What it is, signs and symptoms, treatments, and what happens after giving birth.
A guide to help parents care for their child after heart surgery. Topics include: care of your child's incision; diet; pain management; post-surgical behaviour; activity; immunizations; returning to school and day care; preventing infection; and Post Pericardiotomy Syndrome(PPS).
This pamphlet explains what to expect after your child's strabismus repair surgery, and how to care for your child as they recover.
This booklet provides information on what to expect physically and emotionally as you deal with the immediate stages of grief in the hours, days and weeks after giving birth.; This booklet is a companion to the bcwomens.ca website.; Keywords have been highlighted in each section under 'resources + …
Bronchiolitis is a cold virus (often Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)) that has gone down into your child's lungs. This pamphlet provides information about what to do, what treatments are available, and when to go to your family doctor and the emergency room.
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.
This welcome booklet includes:; - A family welcome letter, explaining how you can help your baby in the NICU;; - Your vital role as parents in caring for your baby in the NICU;; - Information about your access cards, visitors, and how to keep your baby safe;; - Information about breastfeeding suppo…
This 1 page pamphlet provides information to parents about pressure sores- why they happen, where they happen, and how to prevent them.
Gives information to parents and guardians on how to best work together with your child's health care team to keep your child safe during their stay at Children's & Women's Mental Health.
Gives information to parents and guardians on how to best work together with your child's health care team to keep your child safe during their stay at BC Children's.