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After your cesarean birth : What you can do

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122095
Physiotherapy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW415_AfterYourCSBirth.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW415
Learn about the exercise program recommended for you after you give birth by cesarean section.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW415_AfterYourCSBirth.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Physiotherapy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Postnatal Care
Exercise
Abstract
Learn about the exercise program recommended for you after you give birth by cesarean section.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW415
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Carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnancy

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111211
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.
  1 image     1 url  
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
Images
URLs
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After your vaginal birth: What you can do

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123049
Physiotherapy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW411_AfterYourVaginalBirth.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Learn how to help your healing after a vaginal birth. This handout describes abdominal and pelvic floor exercises you can do, starting immediately after birth. Also lists dates and times for the BC Women's postpartum physiotherapy class.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW411_AfterYourVaginalBirth.pdf
Corporate Author
Physiotherapy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF; 2 pages
Subject
Postnatal Care
Pregnancy/Childbirth
Abstract
Learn how to help your healing after a vaginal birth. This handout describes abdominal and pelvic floor exercises you can do, starting immediately after birth. Also lists dates and times for the BC Women's postpartum physiotherapy class.
Notes
BCW 411
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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Reduced activity : What you can do

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122093
Physiotherapy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW534_ReducedActivity.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCW534
Learn about safe exercises that are recommended when you are on reduced activity during pregnancy.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW534_ReducedActivity.pdf
Corporate Author
Physiotherapy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Prenatal Care-Fitness
Abstract
Learn about safe exercises that are recommended when you are on reduced activity during pregnancy.
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCW534
URLs
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Exercise program : Mitochondrial disease

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113583
Biochemical Diseases Clinic. BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1693_MitochondrialDiseaseExercise_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1693_MitochondrialDiseaseExercise_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Biochemical Diseases Clinic
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file: 18 p.
Subject
Exercise
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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Pregnancy and Spinal Cord Injury : An information booklet for women with SCI

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121784
Vancouver Coastal Health Sexual Rehabilitation Service, BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre Maternal Fetal Medicine Service, Rick Hansen Institute, Spinal Cord Injury BC (SCI BC). [Vancouver, BC?]: Spinal Cord Injury Organization of BC , 2015.
URL
https://scisexualhealth.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Pregnancy-and-SCI-booklet-V7.pdf
Material Type
Booklet
Online
We have created this booklet to highlight a number of key topics for women with SCI (spinal cord injury) and their families to consider during the perinatal period, defined as the time before conceiving (pre-conception), pregnancy, labour, delivery and postpartum (the first few days and weeks after…
  1 document     1 url  
URL
https://scisexualhealth.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Pregnancy-and-SCI-booklet-V7.pdf
Corporate Author
Vancouver Coastal Health Sexual Rehabilitation Service
BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre Maternal Fetal Medicine Service
Rick Hansen Institute
Spinal Cord Injury BC (SCI BC)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Spinal Cord Injury Organization of BC
Publication Date
2015
Subject
Spinal Cord Injuries
Pregnancy/Childbirth
Prenatal Care
Postnatal Care
Abstract
We have created this booklet to highlight a number of key topics for women with SCI (spinal cord injury) and their families to consider during the perinatal period, defined as the time before conceiving (pre-conception), pregnancy, labour, delivery and postpartum (the first few days and weeks after a baby is born).
The topics covered in this guide are designed as a place to start the conversation with your health care providers as part of planning for your care.
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Documents

Pregnancy and SCI booklet.pdf

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URLs
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Breath Ball Breathing Exercise: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124789
Michael Holl. , 2023.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breath-ball-breathing-exercise/id1230172997
Material Type
Online
Breath Ball helps you to overcome high stress situations, to meditate, and to relax. It comes with four breathing exercises:; - The cardiac coherence breathing exercise is used to enter a meditative trance for deep relaxation; - Prof. Dr. Loew's slow paced breathing technique is used to calm down a…
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breath-ball-breathing-exercise/id1230172997
Author
Michael Holl
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mindfulness
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Abstract
Breath Ball helps you to overcome high stress situations, to meditate, and to relax. It comes with four breathing exercises:
- The cardiac coherence breathing exercise is used to enter a meditative trance for deep relaxation
- Prof. Dr. Loew's slow paced breathing technique is used to calm down and overcome high stress situations.
- Dr. Andrew Weil's 4:7:8 breathing technique is used to fall asleep.
- The COPD foundation's recommended breathing technique can help to catch a breath.
Language
English, German
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Breath Ball Breathing Exercise: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124790
Michael Holl. , 2023.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fundriven.breath_ball&hl=en&gl=US
Material Type
Online
Breath Ball helps you to overcome high stress situations, to meditate, and to relax. It comes with four breathing exercises:; - The cardiac coherence breathing exercise is used to enter a meditative trance for deep relaxation; - Prof. Dr. Loew's slow paced breathing technique is used to calm down a…
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fundriven.breath_ball&hl=en&gl=US
Author
Michael Holl
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mindfulness
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Abstract
Breath Ball helps you to overcome high stress situations, to meditate, and to relax. It comes with four breathing exercises:
- The cardiac coherence breathing exercise is used to enter a meditative trance for deep relaxation
- Prof. Dr. Loew's slow paced breathing technique is used to calm down and overcome high stress situations.
- Dr. Andrew Weil's 4:7:8 breathing technique is used to fall asleep.
- The COPD foundation's recommended breathing technique can help to catch a breath.
Language
English, German
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Nerve injury after labour and birth

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123170
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_NerveInjuryAfterLabourAndBirth.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
There are many types of nerve injuries that can occur after labour and birth. This sheet will explain what a nerve injury is, what symptoms to expect, and how nerve injuries are treated.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_NerveInjuryAfterLabourAndBirth.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Anesthesiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
2 pages
Subject
Childbirth Complications
Abstract
There are many types of nerve injuries that can occur after labour and birth. This sheet will explain what a nerve injury is, what symptoms to expect, and how nerve injuries are treated.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Images
URLs
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When labour starts: Early labour is a normal part of the birthing process (English)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122204
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00021
This pamphlet will explain:; What early labour is; What early labour feels like; What you can do for comfort in early labour; What to do if you need more help coping with contractions; When to call your doctor or midwife; The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour.pdf
Corporate Author
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Childbirth
Abstract
This pamphlet will explain:
What early labour is
What early labour feels like
What you can do for comfort in early labour
What to do if you need more help coping with contractions
When to call your doctor or midwife
The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00021
URLs
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When labour starts: Early labour is a normal part of the birthing process (Spanish)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122205
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Span.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00022
This pamphlet will explain:; What early labour is; What early labour feels like; What you can do for comfort in early labour; What to do if you need more help coping with contractions; When to call your doctor or midwife; The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Span.pdf
Corporate Author
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Childbirth
Abstract
This pamphlet will explain:
What early labour is
What early labour feels like
What you can do for comfort in early labour
What to do if you need more help coping with contractions
When to call your doctor or midwife
The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
Language
Spanish
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00022
URLs
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When labour starts: Early labour is a normal part of the birthing process (Punjabi)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122206
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Pun.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00023
This pamphlet will explain:; What early labour is; What early labour feels like; What you can do for comfort in early labour; What to do if you need more help coping with contractions; When to call your doctor or midwife; The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Pun.pdf
Corporate Author
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Childbirth
Abstract
This pamphlet will explain:
What early labour is
What early labour feels like
What you can do for comfort in early labour
What to do if you need more help coping with contractions
When to call your doctor or midwife
The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00023
URLs
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When labour starts: Early labour is a normal part of the birthing process (Vietnamese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122209
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Vie.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00026
This pamphlet will explain:; What early labour is; What early labour feels like; What you can do for comfort in early labour; What to do if you need more help coping with contractions; When to call your doctor or midwife; The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Vie.pdf
Corporate Author
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Childbirth
Abstract
This pamphlet will explain:
What early labour is
What early labour feels like
What you can do for comfort in early labour
What to do if you need more help coping with contractions
When to call your doctor or midwife
The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
Language
Vietnamese
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00026
URLs
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When labour starts: Early labour is a normal part of the birthing process (Simplified Chinese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122207
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Sch.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCW00024
This pamphlet will explain:; What early labour is; What early labour feels like; What you can do for comfort in early labour; What to do if you need more help coping with contractions; When to call your doctor or midwife; The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Sch.pdf
Corporate Author
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Childbirth
Abstract
This pamphlet will explain:
What early labour is
What early labour feels like
What you can do for comfort in early labour
What to do if you need more help coping with contractions
When to call your doctor or midwife
The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
Language
Simplified Chinese
Chinese Simplified
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCW00024
URLs
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When labour starts: Early labour is a normal part of the birthing process (Traditional Chinese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122208
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Tch.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00025
This pamphlet will explain:; What early labour is; What early labour feels like; What you can do for comfort in early labour; What to do if you need more help coping with contractions; When to call your doctor or midwife; The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Tch.pdf
Corporate Author
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Childbirth
Abstract
This pamphlet will explain:
What early labour is
What early labour feels like
What you can do for comfort in early labour
What to do if you need more help coping with contractions
When to call your doctor or midwife
The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
Language
Chinese-Traditional
Traditional Chinese
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00025
URLs
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Penicillin allergy challenge test

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121884
Maternity Ambulatory Program, BCW Allergy Challenge Team. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_PenicillinAllergyChallenge.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW00012
Learn why your healthcare provider has asked you to get an allergy status check. A penicillin allergy test includes skin testing and oral challenge tests.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_PenicillinAllergyChallenge.pdf
Corporate Author
Maternity Ambulatory Program
BCW Allergy Challenge Team
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF, 2 p.
Subject
Allergies-Diagnosis
Prenatal Care
Abstract
Learn why your healthcare provider has asked you to get an allergy status check. A penicillin allergy test includes skin testing and oral challenge tests.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW00012
URLs
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What do I need to eat during pregnancy?

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113683
[Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW750_WhatToEatDuringPregnancy_2015.pdf
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW750_PrenatalNutritionCounsel_2015_Oct.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW750
  2 URLs  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW750_WhatToEatDuringPregnancy_2015.pdf
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW750_PrenatalNutritionCounsel_2015_Oct.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the links above to view/print the pamphlet
Link 1 is single pamphlet; link 2 is set of three.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF files; 1 p.
Subject
Prenatal Care-Diet/Nutrition
Breastfeeding
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW750
URLs
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Knowing but not knowing: Finding out about your baby's heart problem before your baby is born

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog104328
Rempel, Gwen, Cender, Laurie. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2018.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/KBNK.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/KBNK.pdf
Author
Rempel, Gwen
Cender, Laurie
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
PDF, 32 p.
Subject
Heart/Heart Diseases-Children
Pregnancy
Abstract
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.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout

Copies

Copy 2 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
URLs
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Helping your child after dental treatment

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog106248
Daycare Surgery and Emergency Departments. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2009.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1035_DentalTreatment_2009.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1035
A pamphlet that explains what to expect after dental treatment. It provides post operative information on: bleeding, cleaning, stitches and eating.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1035_DentalTreatment_2009.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Daycare Surgery and Emergency Departments
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
PDF file
Subject
Dental Care-Children
Home Care-Children
Tooth Extraction
Abstract
A pamphlet that explains what to expect after dental treatment. It provides post operative information on: bleeding, cleaning, stitches and eating.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1035
Images
URLs
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Stretches for clubfoot : Out of cast / pre-walking age

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113634
[Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1902_ClubFootStretchStrength_2015_Oct.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1902
Stretches and Strengthening; Bracing; Weight Bearing
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1902_ClubFootStretchStrength_2015_Oct.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file; 2 p.
Subject
Clubfoot. Talipes
Exercise
Abstract
Stretches and Strengthening
Bracing
Weight Bearing
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1902
URLs
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