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Sex ed for people with I/DD

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124174
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. Washington, DC: National Council on Independant Living , 2019.
URL
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuEvYNNQ-dHeVhbyeJHx9s8oqsvBk621v
Material Type
Video
Online
This YouTube playlist includes 10 informational videos on sex education for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
  1 url  
URL
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuEvYNNQ-dHeVhbyeJHx9s8oqsvBk621v
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Council on Independant Living
Publication Date
2019
Subject
Intellectual disability
Developmental Disabilities
Sex Education
Sexuality
Abstract
This YouTube playlist includes 10 informational videos on sex education for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
Online
URLs
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Hip spica body cast

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog110778
Department of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1014_HipSpicaBodyCast_2014.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1014
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.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1014_HipSpicaBodyCast_2014.pdf
Website Notes
Click link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Department of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF: 17 p.
Subject
Hip. Hip Disorders
Cast Care
Abstract
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.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1014
Images
URLs
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Body+: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124803
Ggtude Ltd. , 2022.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/body/id1240093612
Material Type
Online
The app focuses on positive body, body acceptance, distress, preoccupations with one?s appearance or perceived flaws. Features include: 15 free levels to learn and improve, 1 free daily training level, 500+ challenges including topics such as body-focused self-esteem, importance of appearance, sham…
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/body/id1240093612
Corporate Author
Ggtude Ltd
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
Cognitive Therapy
Abstract
The app focuses on positive body, body acceptance, distress, preoccupations with one?s appearance or perceived flaws. Features include: 15 free levels to learn and improve, 1 free daily training level, 500+ challenges including topics such as body-focused self-esteem, importance of appearance, shame, fear of being judged, the need to look perfect and more.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Body+: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124804
Ggtude Ltd. , 2022.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.samuramu.gg.bi&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Material Type
Online
The app focuses on positive body, body acceptance, distress, preoccupations with one?s appearance or perceived flaws. Features include: 15 free levels to learn and improve, 1 free daily training level, 500+ challenges including topics such as body-focused self-esteem, importance of appearance, sham…
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.samuramu.gg.bi&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Corporate Author
Ggtude Ltd
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
Cognitive Therapy
Abstract
The app focuses on positive body, body acceptance, distress, preoccupations with one?s appearance or perceived flaws. Features include: 15 free levels to learn and improve, 1 free daily training level, 500+ challenges including topics such as body-focused self-esteem, importance of appearance, shame, fear of being judged, the need to look perfect and more.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Threatened preterm labour information for care at home: Family information for care at home

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120605
Antepartum Family Education Committee. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW756_ThreatenedPretermLabour.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW756
Threatened preterm labour is a term of labour that happens at least 3 or more weeks before your expected date of birth. This information will help you understand how your Home Care Nursing Team and your doctor are planning to keep you and your baby safe and healthy while you are at home.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW756_ThreatenedPretermLabour.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link above to view or print.
Corporate Author
Antepartum Family Education Committee
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
PDF file: 4 p.
Subject
Pregnancy Complications
Abstract
Threatened preterm labour is a term of labour that happens at least 3 or more weeks before your expected date of birth. This information will help you understand how your Home Care Nursing Team and your doctor are planning to keep you and your baby safe and healthy while you are at home.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW756
Images
URLs
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Chemotherapy and safety at home

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog110375
Oncology/Hematology/BMT Department. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1466_ChemotherapySafetyHome.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1466
Learn how to safely handle chemotherapy medicine at home.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1466_ChemotherapySafetyHome.pdf
Corporate Author
Oncology/Hematology/BMT Department
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file: 4 p.
Subject
Cancer-Chemotherapy
Abstract
Learn how to safely handle chemotherapy medicine at home.
Notes
Current as of Jan 2024
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1466
Images
URLs
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Care at home after neurosurgery

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111332
Department of Neurosurgery. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1251_CareAtHomeAfterNeurosurgery.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1251
This pamphlet provides parents of children who have undergone Neurosurgery at BC Children's Hospital with information on: How to help their child with pain and discomfort after surgery, how to care for the wound, how to get the stitches (sutures) out, what activities are safe for their child to do,…
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1251_CareAtHomeAfterNeurosurgery.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view.
Corporate Author
Department of Neurosurgery
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
1 pdf file
Subject
Surgery
Neurosurgery
Abstract
This pamphlet provides parents of children who have undergone Neurosurgery at BC Children's Hospital with information on: How to help their child with pain and discomfort after surgery, how to care for the wound, how to get the stitches (sutures) out, what activities are safe for their child to do, special equipment required, any signs to watch out for, information to provide their family doctor, and who to contact for follow up.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1251
Images
URLs
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Heading home after a transfusion

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112952
Transfusion Medicine. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's and BC Women's Hospitals and Health Centre , 2022.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/Heading-Home-After-Transfusion.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW74
Provides information about symptoms to look for after a transfusion.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/Heading-Home-After-Transfusion.pdf
Corporate Author
Transfusion Medicine
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's and BC Women's Hospitals and Health Centre
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
PDF: 2 p.
Subject
Blood Transfusions
Abstract
Provides information about symptoms to look for after a transfusion.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW74
Images
URLs
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Taking your placenta home

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113874
Department of Pathology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1006_TakingYourPlacentaHome.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW1006
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1006_TakingYourPlacentaHome.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Pathology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Pregancy/Childbirth. Obstetrics
Childbirth
Notes
BCW1006
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW1006
URLs
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Home respiratory support road map

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123122
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_NICUHomeRespSupport.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
For BCW NICU parents and caregivers. This diagram shows the steps to bringing your baby home with respiratory support.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_NICUHomeRespSupport.pdf
Alternate Title
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Orientation
Corporate Author
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file, 1
Subject
NICU
Intensive Care Units-Neonatal. Infants
Abstract
For BCW NICU parents and caregivers. This diagram shows the steps to bringing your baby home with respiratory support.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Images
URLs
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Home feeding support road map

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123123
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_NICUHomeFeedSupport.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
For BCW NICU parents and caregivers. This diagram shows the steps to bringing your baby home with feeding support.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_NICUHomeFeedSupport.pdf
Alternate Title
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Orientation
Corporate Author
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file, 1
Subject
NICU
Abstract
For BCW NICU parents and caregivers. This diagram shows the steps to bringing your baby home with feeding support.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Images
URLs
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Mirror Read: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124775
Mirror Read. , No Date.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/mirror-read/id394381695
Material Type
Online
Mirror Read transforms reading, and learning, for everyone: Teachers, Parents, Students, Reading Professionals, Researchers, and everyone from around in the world who is looking to play in reverse - in any language
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/mirror-read/id394381695
Corporate Author
Mirror Read
Publication Date
No Date
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Perceptual Ability
Learning Differences. Learning Disabilities
Child Development
Abstract
Mirror Read transforms reading, and learning, for everyone: Teachers, Parents, Students, Reading Professionals, Researchers, and everyone from around in the world who is looking to play in reverse - in any language
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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High blood pressure in pregnancy: Information for care at home

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120606
Antepartum Home Care. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW625_HighBPPregnancy.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW625
This handout provides an overview of high blood pressure during pregnancy. This information will help you understand how your Home Care Nursing Team and your doctor are planning to keep you and your baby safe and healthy while you are at home.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW625_HighBPPregnancy.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link above to view or print.
Corporate Author
Antepartum Home Care
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
PDF file: 4 p.
Subject
Pregnancy Complications
Abstract
This handout provides an overview of high blood pressure during pregnancy. This information will help you understand how your Home Care Nursing Team and your doctor are planning to keep you and your baby safe and healthy while you are at home.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW625
Images
URLs
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Using a continuous nerve block infusion pump at home

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122779
Acute Pain Service. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_APS_ContinuousNerveBlockPumpAtHome.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
A continuous nerve block pump gives your child a steady dose of pain medicine after their surgery. Learn how to care for your child with a nerve block, how to take care of the pump, how to remove the catheter, and when to get help.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_APS_ContinuousNerveBlockPumpAtHome.pdf
Corporate Author
Acute Pain Service
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Anesthesia
Pain Control
Surgery-Coping
Abstract
A continuous nerve block pump gives your child a steady dose of pain medicine after their surgery. Learn how to care for your child with a nerve block, how to take care of the pump, how to remove the catheter, and when to get help.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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Going home with your baby : Information for new parents

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122874
Maternal Newborn Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1455_GoingHomeWithYourBaby.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW1455
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…
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1455_GoingHomeWithYourBaby.pdf
Corporate Author
Maternal Newborn Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF: 20 p.
Subject
Infants
Abstract
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 bcwomens.ca website.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW1455
Images
URLs
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Car seat checklist (English): Getting ready to go home

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BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2018.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/CarSeatChecklistENGLISH.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CWBC0001
Many injuries and deaths can be prevented with the right use of child car seats. As many as 80% to 90% of car seats are used incorrectly, so make sure you know how to install and use yours correctly.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/CarSeatChecklistENGLISH.pdf
Author
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Passenger Restraints. Seat Belts. Car Seats
Abstract
Many injuries and deaths can be prevented with the right use of child car seats. As many as 80% to 90% of car seats are used incorrectly, so make sure you know how to install and use yours correctly.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CWBC0001
URLs
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Car seat checklist (Punjabi): Getting ready to go home

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121186
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2018.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/CarSeatChecklistPun.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CWBC0001-Pun
Punjabi language: Many injuries and deaths can be prevented with the right use of child car seats. As many as 80% to 90% of car seats are used incorrectly, so make sure you know how to install and use yours correctly.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/CarSeatChecklistPun.pdf
Website Notes
Click on above link view/print pamphlet.
Author
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Passenger Restraints. Seat Belts. Car Seats
Abstract
Punjabi language: Many injuries and deaths can be prevented with the right use of child car seats. As many as 80% to 90% of car seats are used incorrectly, so make sure you know how to install and use yours correctly.
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CWBC0001-Pun
URLs
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Car seat checklist (Vietnamese): Getting ready to go home

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BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2018.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/CarSeatChecklistVie.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CWBC0001-Vie
Vietnamese language: Many injuries and deaths can be prevented with the right use of child car seats. As many as 80% to 90% of car seats are used incorrectly, so make sure you know how to install and use yours correctly.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/CarSeatChecklistVie.pdf
Website Notes
Click on above link view/print pamphlet.
Author
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Passenger Restraints. Seat Belts. Car Seats
Abstract
Vietnamese language: Many injuries and deaths can be prevented with the right use of child car seats. As many as 80% to 90% of car seats are used incorrectly, so make sure you know how to install and use yours correctly.
Language
Vietnamese
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CWBC0001-Vie
URLs
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Printing Like a Pro! A cognitive approach to teaching printing to primary school-age children: (For school staff)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112197
Montgomery, Ivonne, Zwicker, Jill (ed.). [Vancouver, BC?]: Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children, Therapy Department , 2019.
URL
http://www.childdevelopment.ca/Libraries/Handwriting/Printing_Like_a_Pro_-_For_School_Staff.sflb.ashx
Material Type
Online
Handout
A printing program, developed by the Sunny Hill Health Research Centre Therapy Department, to support primary grade children learn the correct way to form each letter so that printing becomes easier and more automatic. This can also help to make printing neater and quicker. This printing program is…
  1 url  
URL
http://www.childdevelopment.ca/Libraries/Handwriting/Printing_Like_a_Pro_-_For_School_Staff.sflb.ashx
Website Notes
Click the link above to view or print.
Author
Montgomery, Ivonne
Zwicker, Jill (ed.)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children, Therapy Department
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF: 8 pages
Subject
Learning
Learning Differences. Learning Disabilities
Motor Development
Education. Schools
Abstract
A printing program, developed by the Sunny Hill Health Research Centre Therapy Department, to support primary grade children learn the correct way to form each letter so that printing becomes easier and more automatic. This can also help to make printing neater and quicker. This printing program is appropriate for all types of learners in primary grades. It was, however, developed specifically for students with motor learning challenges. It can be used one-on-one or in small group work.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
URLs
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When your water breaks early: Family information for care at home

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111954
Antepartum Home Care. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW734_WaterBreaksEarly.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW734
This pamphlet answers the most frequently asked questions about when your water breaks early, also known as premature rupture of membranes or PROM.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW734_WaterBreaksEarly.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link above to view or print.
Corporate Author
Antepartum Home Care
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
PDF file: 4 p.
Subject
Pregnancy/Childbirth. Obstetrics
Abstract
This pamphlet answers the most frequently asked questions about when your water breaks early, also known as premature rupture of membranes or PROM.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW734
Images
URLs
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