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A premie needs his mother: First steps to breastfeeding your premature baby

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Morton, Jane. Palo Alto, Ca.: Breastmilk Solutions , 2008.
Material Type
Video
Call Number
GK 560 MOR 2008a
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Designed for pre term mothers, Lactation Consultants and neonatal staff. Told mainly through the stories of mothers of premature babies, this DVD is a comprehensive guide to learning the benefits of breastmilk for the premature baby, hand expression and new techniques of breast pumping to increase …
Author
Morton, Jane
Place of Publication
Palo Alto, Ca.
Publisher
Breastmilk Solutions
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
1 DVD: 35 mins.
Subject
Breastfeeding
Premature Infants
Intensive Care Units-Neonatal. Infants
Abstract
Designed for pre term mothers, Lactation Consultants and neonatal staff. Told mainly through the stories of mothers of premature babies, this DVD is a comprehensive guide to learning the benefits of breastmilk for the premature baby, hand expression and new techniques of breast pumping to increase production, transitioning the baby from tube feeding to breastfeeding, and successful breastfeeding at home. (In English and Spanish on the same DVD).
Language
English
Spanish
Material Type
Video
Call Number
GK 560 MOR 2008a

Copies

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Sanderson, Steven Keewatin. [Canada]: The Healthy Aboriginal Network , 2009.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH GN 400 GRA 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
In this comic book, Wendy doesn't have any friends her age and feels overwhelmed at school. Her little brother is more social but he's quick to lose his temper and get into fights. Something is clearly bothering them both. Good thing they're open to getting help and breaking down the stigma of ment…
Author
Sanderson, Steven Keewatin
Place of Publication
[Canada]
Publisher
The Healthy Aboriginal Network
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
Softcover: 48 p.
Subject
Mental Health/Illness
Aboriginal Health
Abstract
In this comic book, Wendy doesn't have any friends her age and feels overwhelmed at school. Her little brother is more social but he's quick to lose his temper and get into fights. Something is clearly bothering them both. Good thing they're open to getting help and breaking down the stigma of mental health.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH GN 400 GRA 2009

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Gathering tree

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Loyie, Larry, Brissenden, Constance, Holmlund, Heather D. (Illustrator). Penticton, BC: Theytus Books Ltd , 2005.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FF 500 BRI 2005
A positive story of a family facing HIV, told in a rural First Nations settings. After the children learn their favourite cousin has HIV, they discover that illness brings understanding and awareness. The story provides insights into ways of learning, the influence of elders in the community, and c…
Author
Loyie, Larry
Brissenden, Constance
Holmlund, Heather D. (Illustrator)
Place of Publication
Penticton, BC
Publisher
Theytus Books Ltd
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
Hardcover
Subject
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS/HIV Infection)
Aboriginal Health
Picture Books
Abstract
A positive story of a family facing HIV, told in a rural First Nations settings. After the children learn their favourite cousin has HIV, they discover that illness brings understanding and awareness. The story provides insights into ways of learning, the influence of elders in the community, and cultural activities such as traditional gatherings.
ISBN
9781894778282
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FF 500 BRI 2005
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Preemie parents: Recovering from baby's premature birth

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McDermott-Perez, Lisa. Westport, CT: Praeger , 2007.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 520 MCD 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Describes steps parents can take at every stage of the preemie experience, including preparing for the possibility a birth will be pre-term, coping strategies for immediately after the birth, understanding the needs of the "unfinished baby," dealing with the unexpected such as jealousy and going ho…
Author
McDermott-Perez, Lisa
Place of Publication
Westport, CT
Publisher
Praeger
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
Hardcover, 172 p.
Subject
Premature Infants
Parenting
Infants
Intensive Care Units-Neonatal. Infants
Abstract
Describes steps parents can take at every stage of the preemie experience, including preparing for the possibility a birth will be pre-term, coping strategies for immediately after the birth, understanding the needs of the "unfinished baby," dealing with the unexpected such as jealousy and going home alone, bonding, advocacy, taking the needs of others into consideration, self-empowerment, anxiety and the focus on the future, inspiration and hope, the role of the father, and what to do when all concerned are at the breaking point.
ISBN
978-0275989064
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 520 MCD 2007

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