Skip header and navigation
Family Library

Search our collection of print books, eBooks, CDs and DVDs, games, and teaching tools on health topics.

Revise Search

6 records – page 1 of 1.

Celebrating the circle of life: Coming back to balance and harmony: A guide to emotional health in pregnancy and early motherhood for Aboriginal women and their families

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112533
The BC Reproductive Mental Health Program in collaboration with Perinatal Services BC. B.C.: BC Mental Health and Addictions Service & Perinatal Services BC , 2013.
URL
http://www.perinatalservicesbc.ca/Documents/Resources/Aboriginal/CircleOfLife/CircleOfLife.pdf
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GN 400 CEL 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This guide discusses how baby blues and depression may affect women's physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being and what to do if that occurs.; Part 1 - Basic Aboriginal Teachings; Part 2 - Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the first year of being a parent; Part 3 - Feelings during Pregnancy an…
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.perinatalservicesbc.ca/Documents/Resources/Aboriginal/CircleOfLife/CircleOfLife.pdf
Author
The BC Reproductive Mental Health Program in collaboration with Perinatal Services BC
Place of Publication
B.C.
Publisher
BC Mental Health and Addictions Service & Perinatal Services BC
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
Spiral bound softcover: 59 p.
Subject
Emotional Health
Pregnancy/Childbirth-Atlases. Pictorial Works
Depression
Postpartum Depression
Minority Health
Aboriginal Health
Mental Health
Abstract
This guide discusses how baby blues and depression may affect women's physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being and what to do if that occurs.
Part 1 - Basic Aboriginal Teachings
Part 2 - Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the first year of being a parent
Part 3 - Feelings during Pregnancy and After the Birth
Part 4 - Coming back to Balance and Harmony
Part 5 - For Partners, Family and Friends
Part 6 - Resources
Notes
**Please note that the print resource is only available in black & white.**
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GN 400 CEL 2013

Copies

Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
Images
URLs
Show Less

Voiding Cystourethrogram (VCUG)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog103265
Medical Imaging Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1111_VCUG.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1111
Describes the VCUG test, that lets doctors see your child's bladder, kidneys, and ureters. Explains how the test works, what to expect, and how to prepare and support your child.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1111_VCUG.pdf
Corporate Author
Medical Imaging Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF file: 4 p.
Subject
Urinary System-Anatomy/Physiology
Ureters/Ureteral Disease
X-rays
Diagnostic Imaging. Radiography. Radionucleide Imaging
Abstract
Describes the VCUG test, that lets doctors see your child's bladder, kidneys, and ureters. Explains how the test works, what to expect, and how to prepare and support your child.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1111
Images
URLs
Show Less

Limb reconstruction

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113230
Orthopaedic Clinic. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1310_LimbReconstruction.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1310
This booklet explains what to expect, and how to care for your child after limb reconstruction surgery. You will learn about:; -What to expect during your hospital stay;; - How to clean and care for the pin sites;; - Lengthening the limb;; - Movement, exercise, and physiotherapy;; - Managing pain; …
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1310_LimbReconstruction.pdf
Corporate Author
Orthopaedic Clinic
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF: 12 p.
Subject
Physiology
Surgery
Abstract
This booklet explains what to expect, and how to care for your child after limb reconstruction surgery. You will learn about:
-What to expect during your hospital stay;
- How to clean and care for the pin sites;
- Lengthening the limb;
- Movement, exercise, and physiotherapy;
- Managing pain; and
- Removing the frame.
Please contact the Orthopedic clinic with any questions.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1310
Images
URLs
Show Less

Epiphysiodesis for limb length difference

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123088
Orthopaedic Clinic. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Epiphysiodesis.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Learn what to expect after your child has surgery for limb length difference. Explains the 2 kinds of epiphysiodesis surgery, your child's follow-up care, and possible complications.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Epiphysiodesis.pdf
Corporate Author
Orthopaedic Clinic
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF: 3 p.
Subject
Physiology
Surgery
Abstract
Learn what to expect after your child has surgery for limb length difference. Explains the 2 kinds of epiphysiodesis surgery, your child's follow-up care, and possible complications.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Images
URLs
Show Less

Grandparents raising grandchildren: A legal guide

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111380
Parent Support Services Society of BC, University of Victoria School of Social Work. [Victoria, BC?]: Parent Support Services Society of BC; University of Victoria School of Social Work , 2014.
URL
www.parentsupportbc.ca/for-grandparents/
Material Type
Online
This book is of use to grandparents as well as the professionals and legal service providers that support them. It is based on interviews with nearly 200 grandparents across the; province of British Columbia who have had to deal with the issues and challenges of raising their grandchildren. It prov…
  1 url  
URL
www.parentsupportbc.ca/for-grandparents/
Corporate Author
Parent Support Services Society of BC
University of Victoria School of Social Work
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Parent Support Services Society of BC; University of Victoria School of Social Work
Publication Date
2014
Subject
Parenting Grandchildren
Legal Works
Abstract
This book is of use to grandparents as well as the professionals and legal service providers that support them. It is based on interviews with nearly 200 grandparents across the
province of British Columbia who have had to deal with the issues and challenges of raising their grandchildren. It provides legal information, useful tips and also lists community resources.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
Show Less

What you need to know about your PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog108523
IV Home Therapy Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1383_PiccNeedToKnow.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1383
Information on what a PICC is, how to care for a PICC, and what to watch for.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1383_PiccNeedToKnow.pdf
Corporate Author
IV Home Therapy Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF, 4 p.
Subject
Drug Delivery Systems
Medical Equipment and Supplies (general works; includes medical devices)
Abstract
Information on what a PICC is, how to care for a PICC, and what to watch for.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1383
Images
URLs
Show Less

6 records – page 1 of 1.