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Activities to enccourage speech development for children aged birth to 2, 2 to 4 years and 4 to 6 years.
Learn about how you can manage your pain during early labour, and active labour. This handout explains the benefits and limitations of comfort measures, like touch and position. It also details benefits, risks and potential side effects of medical pain relief measures, like epidurals.
One-page handout that explains your rights. This applies if you are admitted to hospital under the Mental Health Act.; You can receive this pamphlet in person or by mail.
One-page handout identifying forms used for admission under the Mental Health Act):; Form 4 (reason for admission); Form 5 (consent for treatment); Form 13 (your rights), and; Forms 15 and 16 (choosing a support person); You can receive this pamphlet in person or by mail.
One-page handout that explains your rights and responsibilities for the review panel process. This applies if you are admitted to hospital under the Mental Health Act.; You can receive this pamphlet in person or by mail.
This handout is for people that have scoliosis and plan to give birth at BC Women's Hospital. It includes information on pain relief options during labour, for vaginal and cesarean section births.
This handout explains the limb lengthening process, including the operation and aftercare with a magnet.
This pamphlet provides information on Developmental Dysplasia of the hip
What is a retractile testicle?; What causes it?; How is this diagnosed?
Explains what a seizure is, what you should and should not do when your child is having a seizure.
Overview of what febrile seizures are and how to treat them.
A practical and informative guide for parents who discover their unborn child has a heart problem. Sections include: answers to commonly asked questions; choices and decisions; talking about feelings; building your support team; pregnancy-related questions.
Copy 2 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | Available | ||
Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | Available |
Information for families with children in a hip spica body cast. Includes: cast care, skin care, day-to-day care, as well as other resources and hints.
Information to assist parents and caregivers of a child with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI).
Explains the types of clubfoot, treatment including Botox, long term follow-up.
Learn what to expect after your child has surgery for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP). Explains how to care for your child, and when to get help.
Learn what to expect after your child has a laryngoscopy or bronchoscopy procedure. Explains how to care for your child, and when to get help.