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Prenatal bombshell: Help and hope when continuing or ending a precious pregnancy after an abnormal diagnosis

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Azri, Stephanie, Ilse, Sherokee. Maryland, USA: Rowman & Littlefield , 2015.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GH 300 AZR 2015
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Finding out your unborn child has been diagnosed with a poor or fatal prenatal diagnosis is devastating news sure to reverberate through your family's life forever. The emotional aspects of such a pregnancy and the practical implications of an adverse diagnosis are difficult to navigate. The Prenat…
Author
Azri, Stephanie
Ilse, Sherokee
Place of Publication
Maryland, USA
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
Softcover ; xlii, 254 p.
Subject
Prenatal Diagnosis
Pregnancy Complications
Abortion
Abstract
Finding out your unborn child has been diagnosed with a poor or fatal prenatal diagnosis is devastating news sure to reverberate through your family's life forever. The emotional aspects of such a pregnancy and the practical implications of an adverse diagnosis are difficult to navigate. The Prenatal Bombshell is a warm and understanding companion guide through the journey from diagnosis and beyond once you've decided to either continue or end your precious pregnancy. Issues such as managing the pregnancy, delivery, termination, creating memories, future babies, and the long term impact of such a traumatic experience are all covered in detail. The lived experiences of other women who have gone through this journey are also included to provide hope, support, and guidance through difficult times. The Prenatal Bombshell does not attempt to convince women to make a particular choice about their pregnancy. It supports them from their choice onwards in a way that is honest, informative, and reliable. Filled with stories and testimonies, this is a helpful book to have during, and well beyond, a poor prenatal diagnosis.
ISBN
9781538123393
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GH 300 AZR 2015

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A time to decide, a time to heal : For parents making difficult decisions about babies they love

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Minnick, Molly A., Delp, Kathleen J., Miotti, Mary C. Pineapple Press , 2012. 5th ed.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GH 330 MIN 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
For parents who have received a fetal diagnosis during pregnancy, and are deciding (or have decided) whether to interrupt the pregnancy. Supports grieving parents, and provides information on:; - The decision-making process,; - Taking control,; - The hospital experience,; - Couples healing together…
Author
Minnick, Molly A.
Delp, Kathleen J.
Miotti, Mary C.
Edition
5th ed
Publisher
Pineapple Press
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
112 pages
Subject
Genetic Counseling
Abortion-Coping
Grief. Bereavement
Pregnancy Complications
Pregnancy Loss. Miscarriage
Abstract
For parents who have received a fetal diagnosis during pregnancy, and are deciding (or have decided) whether to interrupt the pregnancy. Supports grieving parents, and provides information on:
- The decision-making process,
- Taking control,
- The hospital experience,
- Couples healing together and healing apart,
- The days and weeks afterward, and
- The months and years that follow.
ISBN
1878526291
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GH 330 MIN 2012

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Carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnancy

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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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URLs
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Celebrating the circle of life: Coming back to balance and harmony: A guide to emotional health in pregnancy and early motherhood for Aboriginal women and their families

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The BC Reproductive Mental Health Program in collaboration with Perinatal Services BC. B.C.: BC Mental Health and Addictions Service & Perinatal Services BC , 2013.
URL
http://www.perinatalservicesbc.ca/Documents/Resources/Aboriginal/CircleOfLife/CircleOfLife.pdf
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GN 400 CEL 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This guide discusses how baby blues and depression may affect women's physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being and what to do if that occurs.; Part 1 - Basic Aboriginal Teachings; Part 2 - Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the first year of being a parent; Part 3 - Feelings during Pregnancy an…
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URL
http://www.perinatalservicesbc.ca/Documents/Resources/Aboriginal/CircleOfLife/CircleOfLife.pdf
Author
The BC Reproductive Mental Health Program in collaboration with Perinatal Services BC
Place of Publication
B.C.
Publisher
BC Mental Health and Addictions Service & Perinatal Services BC
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
Spiral bound softcover: 59 p.
Subject
Emotional Health
Pregnancy/Childbirth-Atlases. Pictorial Works
Depression
Postpartum Depression
Minority Health
Aboriginal Health
Mental Health
Abstract
This guide discusses how baby blues and depression may affect women's physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being and what to do if that occurs.
Part 1 - Basic Aboriginal Teachings
Part 2 - Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the first year of being a parent
Part 3 - Feelings during Pregnancy and After the Birth
Part 4 - Coming back to Balance and Harmony
Part 5 - For Partners, Family and Friends
Part 6 - Resources
Notes
**Please note that the print resource is only available in black & white.**
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GN 400 CEL 2013

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Une autre césarienne ou un AVAC?: S?informer pour mieux décider

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Vadeboncoeur, Hélène. [Quebec, QC]: Fides , 2012.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GH 356 VAD 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Écrit par une femme qui a eu une césarienne, puis un accouchement par voie vaginale, ce livre décrit le contexte entourant de nos jours l?accouchement. Il explique quels sont les avantages et les risques de la césarienne et de l?AVAC (accouchement vaginal après césarienne), que faire avec les émoti…
Alternate Title
[Une autre cesarienne ou un AVAC?: S informer pour mieux decider]
Author
Vadeboncoeur, Hélène
Place of Publication
[Quebec, QC]
Publisher
Fides
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
Paperback, 384 p.
Subject
Pregnancy/Childbirth
Alternative Childbirth Methods
Cesarean Section
Abstract
Écrit par une femme qui a eu une césarienne, puis un accouchement par voie vaginale, ce livre décrit le contexte entourant de nos jours l?accouchement. Il explique quels sont les avantages et les risques de la césarienne et de l?AVAC (accouchement vaginal après césarienne), que faire avec les émotions qui peuvent nous habiter lorsqu?on a eu une césarienne, comment mettre en place dès le début de la grossesse les conditions qui nous aideront à avoir un AVAC, et le déroulement optimal d?un accouchement.
ISBN
9782762131550
Language
French
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GH 356 VAD 2012

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Empty cradle, broken heart: Surviving the death of your baby

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Davis, Deborah L. Golden, CO: Fulcrum Publishing , 2016.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 580 DAV 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The heartache of miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death affects thousands of U.S. families every year. Empty Cradle, Broken Heart, Third Edition offers reassurance to parents who struggle with anger, guilt, and despair during and after such a tragedy. In this new and updated edition, Deborah Davi…
Author
Davis, Deborah L.
Place of Publication
Golden, CO
Publisher
Fulcrum Publishing
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
Softcover; 417 p.
Subject
Infant Mortality
Death and Dying
Grief. Bereavement
Pregnancy Loss. Miscarriage
Abstract
The heartache of miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death affects thousands of U.S. families every year. Empty Cradle, Broken Heart, Third Edition offers reassurance to parents who struggle with anger, guilt, and despair during and after such a tragedy. In this new and updated edition, Deborah Davis encourages grieving and strives to cover many different kinds of loss, including information on issues such as the death of one or more babies from a multiple birth, pregnancy interruption, and the questioning of aggressive medical intervention. There is also a special chapter for fathers as well as a chapter on "protective parenting" to help anxious parents enjoy their precious living children. Doctors, nurses, relatives, friends, and other support persons can gain special insight. Most importantly, parents facing the death of a baby will find necessary support in this gentle guide.
ISBN
9781936218240
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 580 DAV 2016

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Where's our baby?

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Oldfield, Valerie. [Bloomington, IN]: Xlibris , 2014.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 580 OLD 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A little boy is trying to make sense of the confusion surrounding the death of his baby sister. He must ask questions to the adults around him and find a way to interpret the things they do and say in order to find his own sense of peace.
Alternate Title
Where is our baby?
Author
Oldfield, Valerie
Place of Publication
[Bloomington, IN]
Publisher
Xlibris
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
23 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Subject
Infant Mortality
Abstract
A little boy is trying to make sense of the confusion surrounding the death of his baby sister. He must ask questions to the adults around him and find a way to interpret the things they do and say in order to find his own sense of peace.
ISBN
9781499048025
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 580 OLD 2014

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We were gonna have a baby, but we had an angel instead

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Schwiebert, Pat, Taylor, Pat. Portland, OR: Grief Watch , 2003.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 580 SCH 2003
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
This children's book, from the author and illustrator of the award-winning and best-selling Tear Soup, both directly addresses the issues that children may face over the loss of an unborn child and also gives parents practical and sensitive advice to help their children cope with the death.; Recomm…
Author
Schwiebert, Pat
Taylor, Pat
Place of Publication
Portland, OR
Publisher
Grief Watch
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
20 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 18 x 26 cm
Subject
Infant Mortality
Pregnancy Loss. Miscarriage
Children and Grief
Sibling Relationships
Abstract
This children's book, from the author and illustrator of the award-winning and best-selling Tear Soup, both directly addresses the issues that children may face over the loss of an unborn child and also gives parents practical and sensitive advice to help their children cope with the death.
Recommended for children ages 2 and over.
ISBN
9780972424110
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 580 SCH 2003

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Honouring our babies toolkit: Safe sleep

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First Nations Health Authority. Vancouver, BC: , 2023.
URL
http://www.perinatalservicesbc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/indigenous-resources/safe-sleep-toolkit
Material Type
Online
This resource provides an overview of how to protect your baby from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
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URL
http://www.perinatalservicesbc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/indigenous-resources/safe-sleep-toolkit
Website Notes
Click on above link to view/print.
Corporate Author
First Nations Health Authority
Editor
3rd Ed.
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publication Date
2023
Subject
Aboriginal Health
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Abstract
This resource provides an overview of how to protect your baby from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Honouring our babies: Safer sleep toolkit : Facilitator guide and cards

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Perinatal Services BC. Vancouver, BC: Perinatal Services BC , 2023. 3rd.
Material Type
Kit
Call Number
GK 585 TRI 2023
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
The updated resource includes important information and recommendations on how to facilitate conversations with Indigenous parents / caregivers on safer sleep options. It encourages informed; shared decision making on safer sleep with a focus on the strengths of Indigenous knowledge, cultural val…
Author
Perinatal Services BC
Edition
3rd
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
Perinatal Services BC
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Facilitator's Guide: softcover: 46 p.; Discussion cards: ring bound: 22 p.; Illustrated cards: loose-leaf: 7 p.
Subject
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Aboriginal Health
Abstract
The updated resource includes important information and recommendations on how to facilitate conversations with Indigenous parents / caregivers on safer sleep options. It encourages informed
shared decision making on safer sleep with a focus on the strengths of Indigenous knowledge, cultural values and practices. Indigenous People refers to First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. It is important that this information in this resource be shared with all individuals who provide care to the baby. This may include parents, foster parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cousins, Elders and babysitters.
The updated resource should be used in combination with:
- PSBC's Safer Infant Sleep: Practice Resource for Health-care Providers
- The provincial companion parent resource: Safer Sleep for my Baby
- PSBC's Honouring Indigenous Women?s and Families' Pregnancy Journeys Practice Resource
Language
English
Material Type
Kit
Call Number
GK 585 TRI 2023

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Stewart's tree: A book for brothers and sisters when a baby dies shortly after birth

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Campbell, Cathy. London, UK: Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2018.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
PICTURE GK 580 CAM 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Ellen's new baby brother Stewart has been 'lost'. Ellen looks in all the cupboards for Stewart, and even in the washing machine - then her family help her understand that Stewart has died and isn't going to come back. Together they plant a tree for Stewart, so they will always have a place to remem…
Author
Campbell, Cathy
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Hardcover; [40p.]
Subject
Infant Mortality
Children - Coping with Death and Dying
Abstract
Ellen's new baby brother Stewart has been 'lost'. Ellen looks in all the cupboards for Stewart, and even in the washing machine - then her family help her understand that Stewart has died and isn't going to come back. Together they plant a tree for Stewart, so they will always have a place to remember him.
A therapeutic children's book for explaining sibling loss to young children, colourfully illustrated to emphasize focusing on the happy memories of a lost child. The book ends with a guide to bereavement for children written by qualified clinicians.
ISBN
9781785923999
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
PICTURE GK 580 CAM 2018

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Sanderson, Steven Keewatin. [Canada]: The Healthy Aboriginal Network , 2009.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH GN 400 GRA 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
In this comic book, Wendy doesn't have any friends her age and feels overwhelmed at school. Her little brother is more social but he's quick to lose his temper and get into fights. Something is clearly bothering them both. Good thing they're open to getting help and breaking down the stigma of ment…
Author
Sanderson, Steven Keewatin
Place of Publication
[Canada]
Publisher
The Healthy Aboriginal Network
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
Softcover: 48 p.
Subject
Mental Health/Illness
Aboriginal Health
Abstract
In this comic book, Wendy doesn't have any friends her age and feels overwhelmed at school. Her little brother is more social but he's quick to lose his temper and get into fights. Something is clearly bothering them both. Good thing they're open to getting help and breaking down the stigma of mental health.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH GN 400 GRA 2009

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It takes a village : Maternal child health

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Hopkins, Zoe, Nahuelpan, Amancay (ill.). Indigenous Story Studio , 2012.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH GH 200 HOP 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This maternal child health graphic novel is about Lara, a young mom-to-be. Lara is visited by Danis, a stranger who teaches Lara the importance of eating healthy foods, avoiding alcohol, breastfeeding, keeping dad involved and bonding with your baby.
Author
Hopkins, Zoe
Nahuelpan, Amancay (ill.)
Publisher
Indigenous Story Studio
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
graphic novel; 40 p.
Subject
Prenatal Care
Prenatal Care-Diet/Nutrition
Prenatal Care-Coping
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effects.
FAS/FAE
Infants
Infant Feeding
Aboriginal Health
Abstract
This maternal child health graphic novel is about Lara, a young mom-to-be. Lara is visited by Danis, a stranger who teaches Lara the importance of eating healthy foods, avoiding alcohol, breastfeeding, keeping dad involved and bonding with your baby.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH GH 200 HOP 2012

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