Family Library
Search our collection of print books, eBooks, CDs and DVDs, games, and teaching tools on health topics.
Search our collection of print books, eBooks, CDs and DVDs, games, and teaching tools on health topics.
A pamphlet for women staying in the Antepartum Unit at BC Women's, with 8 points about how best to take an active role in your care.
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.
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.
Information on how to care for your child after cleft lip surgery including feeding, healing and incision care, pain management, and orthodontic appliances.
Information on how to care for your child after cleft palate surgery including feeding, mouth care, ear and throat care, and pain management.
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.
For Oncology patients and families. Learn how to take care of the exit site of the central venous line (CVL).
For Oncology patients and families. Learn how to change the cap on a central venous line (CVL).
Lean how and why to heparin flush your child's central venous line.
This volume is designed to help pediatric health professionals gain a true understanding of childhood pain. Pain is the most common reason for children to seek a medical consultation and sometimes is the most common reason for avoiding it. Unaddressed fears and anxiety complicate pain management an…
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This pamphlet provides information and instructions on how to catheterize your child.
In this program three youths tell their stories about mastering complex pain and returning to wellness. Whether or not their pain is visible, or is associated with a known medical condition, they provide unique perspectives on minimizing the impact of pain on daily living. All have worked with a mu…
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This pamphlet describes the What, Why and How of using a cuffed peripherally inserted central catheter, or cuffed PICC.
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.
A pamphlet that explains what to expect after dental treatment. It provides post operative information on: bleeding, cleaning, stitches and eating.
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.
For BCW NICU parents and caregivers. This diagram shows the steps to bringing your baby home with respiratory support.
A pamphlet that explains how to deal with some common problems that people experience with catheters.
Explains the types of clubfoot, treatment including Botox, long term follow-up.