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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
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URLs
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Ectopic pregnancy

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113050
[Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW933_EctopicPregancy_2014.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW933
This pamphlet provides information about ectopic pregnancy, including what it is, how do you know if you have an ectopic pregnancy, what tests you need, and what the treatment options are.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW933_EctopicPregancy_2014.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF: 4 p.
Subject
Women's Health. Gynecology
Pregnancy Complications
Abstract
This pamphlet provides information about ectopic pregnancy, including what it is, how do you know if you have an ectopic pregnancy, what tests you need, and what the treatment options are.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW933
Images
URLs
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ASA and Heparin Information

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113331
BC Women's Ambulatory Clinic. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , Feb. 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW959_ASA_HeparinInformation_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW959
This pamphlet gives information on ASA and Heparin to prevent pregnancy loss due to APA (Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome).
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW959_ASA_HeparinInformation_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
BC Women's Ambulatory Clinic
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
Feb. 2015
Physical Description
PDF: 1 page
Subject
Pregnancy Loss. Miscarriage.
Drug Therapy . Pharmacology
Abstract
This pamphlet gives information on ASA and Heparin to prevent pregnancy loss due to APA (Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome).
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW959
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Healthy eating for diabetes during pregnancy

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog110520
[Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW690_%20HlthyEatDiab%20Pregnancy.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW690
This pamphlet provides general guidelines for healthy eating for women with diabetes during pregnancy.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW690_%20HlthyEatDiab%20Pregnancy.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Pregnancy in Diabetes. Gestational Diabetes
Pregnancy/Childbirth. Obstetrics
Diabetes
Abstract
This pamphlet provides general guidelines for healthy eating for women with diabetes during pregnancy.
Notes
BCW690
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW690
Images
URLs
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Diet for nausea during pregnancy

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113854
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW667_DietForNausea_2016_March.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW667
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW667_DietForNausea_2016_March.pdf
Website Notes
Click link to view or print.
Corporate Author
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Pregnancy/Childbirth
Nausea
Diet
Notes
BCW667
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW667
URLs
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Welcome to BC Women's diabetes in pregnancy service

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114298
BC Women's Hospital - Diabetes Service. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW56G-TCh_GestationalDiabetes.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW56-G (CH)
This pamphlet provides general information about BC Women's diabetes in pregnancy service, gestational diabetes and related questions and answers, suggested physical activities, nutrition during pregnancy with diabetes and blood sugar testing instructions.This pamphlet is in Chinese.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW56G-TCh_GestationalDiabetes.pdf
Website Notes
Click on link above to view/print
Corporate Author
BC Women's Hospital - Diabetes Service
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF File, 17 p.
Subject
Pregnancy in Diabetes. Gestational Diabetes
Pregnancy/Childbirth. Obstetrics
Diabetes
Abstract
This pamphlet provides general information about BC Women's diabetes in pregnancy service, gestational diabetes and related questions and answers, suggested physical activities, nutrition during pregnancy with diabetes and blood sugar testing instructions.This pamphlet is in Chinese.
Notes
BCW56-G (CH)
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW56-G (CH)
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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Reduced placental function (sometimes called Intrauterine Growth Restriction): Family information for care at home

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111955
Antepartum Home Care. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW627_ReducedPlacentalFunction.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW627
Contains information for families on Reduced Placental Function. This handout answers commonly asked questions, including: What is placental function? What does this mean for the baby? What will my nurse do? When do I need to call for help?
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW627_ReducedPlacentalFunction.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: 2 p.
Subject
Pregnancy Complications
Abstract
Contains information for families on Reduced Placental Function. This handout answers commonly asked questions, including: What is placental function? What does this mean for the baby? What will my nurse do? When do I need to call for help?
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW627
Images
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.
  1 image     1 url  
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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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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Rhesus immune globulin

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120641
Transfusion Medicine Lab. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2018.
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61161.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW1011
This patient handout contains answers to some common questions about Rhesus Immune Globulin and getting it while pregnant.
  1 url  
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61161.pdf
Corporate Author
Transfusion Medicine Lab
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
PDF file, 5 p.
Subject
Pregancy/Childbirth. Obstetrics
Blood Transfusions
Abstract
This patient handout contains answers to some common questions about Rhesus Immune Globulin and getting it while pregnant.
Notes
BCW1011
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW1011
URLs
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Cell saver: When you deliver your baby by caesarean section

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120643
Anesthesia Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2018.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1015_CellSaver.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW1015
This patient handout provides an overview of using the cell saver during a caesarean section.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1015_CellSaver.pdf
Corporate Author
Anesthesia Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
PDF file, 1 p.
Subject
Pregancy/Childbirth. Obstetrics
Blood Transfusions
Abstract
This patient handout provides an overview of using the cell saver during a caesarean section.
Notes
BCW1011
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW1015
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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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 (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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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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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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