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Birthing balls: Using exercise balls for labour and after your baby is born

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111026
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW721_BirthingBalls.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW721
Pamphlet describing how to use a birthing ball safely during pregnancy. It also provides information on how to use the birthing ball after the baby is born - for both you and your baby, and how to keep the ball in good repair.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW721_BirthingBalls.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Anesthesiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF file
Subject
Prenatal Care-Fitness
Exercise Warm-Up. Stretching
Postnatal Care
Abstract
Pamphlet describing how to use a birthing ball safely during pregnancy. It also provides information on how to use the birthing ball after the baby is born - for both you and your baby, and how to keep the ball in good repair.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW721
Images
URLs
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Breastfeeding your multiples: Getting off to a good start

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111610
[Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW866_BFMultiples_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW866
This 3 page pamphlet provides tips on breastfeeding for multiple babies. Includes tips on getting started, what to do if your babies are in NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) or IN (Intermediate Nursery), as well as information on breast feeding supplies.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW866_BFMultiples_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file: 3 p.
Subject
Breastfeeding
Intensive Care Units-Neonatal. Infants
Abstract
This 3 page pamphlet provides tips on breastfeeding for multiple babies. Includes tips on getting started, what to do if your babies are in NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) or IN (Intermediate Nursery), as well as information on breast feeding supplies.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW866
Images
URLs
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Car seat checklist (English): Getting ready to go home

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121185
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 (Traditional Chinese): Getting ready to go home

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121187
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2018.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/CarSeatChecklistTch.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CWBC0001-Tch
Traditional Chinese 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/CarSeatChecklistTch.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
Traditional Chinese 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
Chinese-Traditional
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CWBC0001-Tch
URLs
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Car seat checklist (Vietnamese): Getting ready to go home

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121188
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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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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Getting a joint injection

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123263
Medical Day Unit, Department of Rheumatology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_JointInjectionPrepBook.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
This picture book prepares children for a joint injection. Using simple language and photos, the story explains who the child will meet, and what will happen, when they come to the Medial Day Unit for this procedure.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_JointInjectionPrepBook.pdf
Corporate Author
Medical Day Unit
Department of Rheumatology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file: 51 p.
Subject
Medical Procedures
Children's Emotions
Abstract
This picture book prepares children for a joint injection. Using simple language and photos, the story explains who the child will meet, and what will happen, when they come to the Medial Day Unit for this procedure.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Images
URLs
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Nutrition for healthy bones: For adults with or at risk of osteoporosis

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111767
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCW819_Nutrition_for_Healthy_Bones.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW819
This handout teaches those diagnosed or at risk of osteoporosis what their diet should consist of. Included: calcium and vitamin D recommended doses, foods to avoid, getting calcium from both food and supplement sources.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCW819_Nutrition_for_Healthy_Bones.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link above 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
2017
Physical Description
PDF, 5 p.
Subject
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis-Diet
Bones. Bone Diseases
Abstract
This handout teaches those diagnosed or at risk of osteoporosis what their diet should consist of. Included: calcium and vitamin D recommended doses, foods to avoid, getting calcium from both food and supplement sources.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW819
URLs
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Nutrition for recovery : Burns and wounds

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122720
Nutrition Services. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_BurnNutrition.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
When your child has a new burn or wound, food is very important. Your child needs more calories (energy) to help heal the skin.; Learn how nutrition can help your child to heal. This handout explains how to:; -Optimize meal times; -Offer high-calorie foods; -Offer high-protein foods; You will also …
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_BurnNutrition.pdf
Website Notes
Click link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Nutrition Services
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF; 2 pages
Subject
Burns. Burn Healing-Children
Wound Healing
Feeding and Nutrition
Abstract
When your child has a new burn or wound, food is very important. Your child needs more calories (energy) to help heal the skin.
Learn how nutrition can help your child to heal. This handout explains how to:
-Optimize meal times
-Offer high-calorie foods
-Offer high-protein foods
You will also learn about supplements, and resources for inpatients and out-patients.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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Nutrition resources for food allergy families

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121411
Division of Allergy and Immunology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCCH_Nutrition_Allergy.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00007
This pamphlet lists places to find high-quality information online. It also explains how to find a dietitian, and how a dietitian can help with food allergies in children.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCCH_Nutrition_Allergy.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the above link to view.
Corporate Author
Division of Allergy and Immunology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF file: 3 p.
Subject
Allergies-Diet Therapy
Abstract
This pamphlet lists places to find high-quality information online. It also explains how to find a dietitian, and how a dietitian can help with food allergies in children.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00007
Images
URLs
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Pass the veggies please

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113359
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services. [Vancouver, BC?]: Provincial Health Services Authority , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/PHSA407_PassTheVeggiesCookbook_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
This booklet contains a collection of quick and delicious recipes that can help toddlers, children & youth bond with parents and siblings.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/PHSA407_PassTheVeggiesCookbook_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view.
Corporate Author
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Provincial Health Services Authority
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
16 page PDF
Subject
Feeding and Nutrition
Cookbooks
Abstract
This booklet contains a collection of quick and delicious recipes that can help toddlers, children & youth bond with parents and siblings.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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Under the Mental Health Act, you have the right...

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122488
BC Children's and BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's and BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Material Type
Handout
Call Number
IA 200 BCC 2020c
One-page handout that explains your rights. This applies if you are admitted to hospital under the Mental Health Act.; You can receive this pamphlet in person or by mail.
Corporate Author
BC Children's and BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's and BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Physical Description
1 page
Subject
Patient's Rights. Patient's Bill of Rights
Abstract
One-page handout that explains your rights. This applies if you are admitted to hospital under the Mental Health Act.
You can receive this pamphlet in person or by mail.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Call Number
IA 200 BCC 2020c
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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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