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For BCW NICU parents and caregivers. This diagram shows the steps to bringing your baby home with respiratory support.
This pamphlet provides information about a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
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.
As a new parent you may have questions about what to expect following the birth of your baby. This booklet is organized to follow your journey through the hospital immediately following delivery and provides information for when you and your baby are home.; This booklet is a companion to the bcwome…
Advice sheet for parents on how to take care of your baby when he or she has colic. Includes tips on what you can do to help, when to see your family doctor, and when to bring your baby to the Emergency Deparment.
This pamphlet provides information for new parents about the flu, precautions they can take to protect their baby from the flu virus, and what will happen if you or your baby gets the flu while staying in the hospital.
For BCW NICU parents and caregivers. This diagram shows the steps to bringing your baby home with feeding support.
For BCW NICU parents and caregivers being discharged from The Ladybug Pod. This diagram shows the steps to bringing your baby home from the NICU.
This information sheet for parents explains how magnesium sulphate is used to prevent cerebral palsy in pre-term babies. It also lists the minor side effects that may be experienced when receiving magnesium sulphate.
A pamphlet that explains what to expect after dental treatment. It provides post operative information on: bleeding, cleaning, stitches and eating.
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.
Provides information to help parents make a choice about using Sucrose to manage infant pain.
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 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.
Answers to frequently asked questions about a neo-natal orthodontic appliance (plastic plate that covers the cleft) including: why it is needed; how it is made; how to prepare; how long it is worn; care for the appliance.
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.
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 in Child and Youth Mental Health at BC Children's Hospital.
Information on how to keep your child safe while s/he is having a seizure including: generalized tonic-clonic seizures; complex-partial seizures; simple partial seizures; absence seizures. Also discusses seizure safety in the water, in the bathroom, during sports or activities, while driving.