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About your child's implanted port

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog102635
Oncology Haematology/BMT Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/BCCH1040a_Port.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1040a
Learn about why your child needs an implanted port, how they get one, and how the port works. Includes illustrations.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/BCCH1040a_Port.pdf
Website Notes
Click link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Oncology Haematology/BMT Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF file: 4 p.
Subject
Drug Delivery Systems
Blood Tests. Blood Chemistries
Blood Transfusions
Vascular Access Device
Abstract
Learn about why your child needs an implanted port, how they get one, and how the port works. Includes illustrations.
Notes
Current as of Jan 2024
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1040a
Images
URLs
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About your child's insuflon catheter

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112096
Oncology/Haematology Department. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1512_Insufloncatheter.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1512
Learn about living with an insuflon, like when it should be replaced, and how to give medicine through the insuflon.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1512_Insufloncatheter.pdf
Corporate Author
Oncology/Haematology Department
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF file: 3 p.
Subject
Drug Delivery Systems
Medical Equipment and Supplies
Abstract
Learn about living with an insuflon, like when it should be replaced, and how to give medicine through the insuflon.
Notes
Current as of Jan 2024
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1512
Images
URLs
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Department of Pharmacy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Medication_Acetaminophen.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
This pamphlets contains information about Acetaminophen (Tylenol®, Tempra®), including:; - How to store and use this medication;; - What to do if you miss a dose;; - Safety measures;; - Side effects; and; - When to get help.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Medication_Acetaminophen.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Pharmacy
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Drug Therapy-Children
Abstract
This pamphlets contains information about Acetaminophen (Tylenol®, Tempra®), including:
- How to store and use this medication;
- What to do if you miss a dose;
- Safety measures;
- Side effects; and
- When to get help.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
URLs
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Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ENT - Ear, Nose & Throat). Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Adenoidectomy.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Learn what to expect after your child has their adenoids removed. Also explains when to get help.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Adenoidectomy.pdf
Corporate Author
Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ENT - Ear, Nose & Throat)
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Ear/Nose/Throat-Surgery. Otolaryngological Surgery
Abstract
Learn what to expect after your child has their adenoids removed. Also explains when to get help.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Images
URLs
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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
URLs
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After your child's caudal block

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122780
Acute Pain Service. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_APS_CaudalBlockPostOp.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Your child may have a caudal nerve block to reduce their pain after surgery. Learn what to expect when your child receives a caudal nerve block, how to care for your child while the block is working, and when to get help.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_APS_CaudalBlockPostOp.pdf
Corporate Author
Acute Pain Service
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Anesthesia
Pain Control
Surgery-Coping
Abstract
Your child may have a caudal nerve block to reduce their pain after surgery. Learn what to expect when your child receives a caudal nerve block, how to care for your child while the block is working, and when to get help.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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After your child's IUD insertion: Information for parents and caregivers

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125241
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. BC Children's Hospital , 2023.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-IUD-instructions.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
How to care for your child at home, after your child gets an intrauterine device (IUD). Includes when to get help.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-IUD-instructions.pdf
Corporate Author
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
PDF; 2 pages
Subject
Contraceptive Devices
Abstract
How to care for your child at home, after your child gets an intrauterine device (IUD). Includes when to get help.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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After your child's nerve block

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122043
Acute Pain Service. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_APS_NerveBlockPostOp.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Learn what to expect if your child has a nerve block after surgery, and how to care for them. This document explains what is normal, how to care for your child, and when to get help.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_APS_NerveBlockPostOp.pdf
Corporate Author
Acute Pain Service
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Anesthesia
Pain Control
Surgery-Coping
Abstract
Learn what to expect if your child has a nerve block after surgery, and how to care for them. This document explains what is normal, how to care for your child, and when to get help.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
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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Alveolar bone graft for children born with cleft lip & palate

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog103910
Cleft Palate Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2009.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1327_AlveolarBoneGraft_2009_Apr.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1327
Discusses aveolar bone graft, a surgery to repair a cleft in a gum. Provides information for parents on how to care for their child after this surgery.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1327_AlveolarBoneGraft_2009_Apr.pdf
Corporate Author
Cleft Palate Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
PDF
Subject
Cleft Lip. Cleft Palate
Craniofacial Conditions
Children's Health-Surgery
Recuperation from surgery
Abstract
Discusses aveolar bone graft, a surgery to repair a cleft in a gum. Provides information for parents on how to care for their child after this surgery.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1327
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URLs
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Alveolar cleft bone grafting: information and instructions

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121481
Gabrowski, Graham. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Alveolar_Cleft_Bone_Graft.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Explains the timing, procedure and care for alveolar cleft bone graft, a surgery to repair a cleft in a gum. Provides information for parents and guardians with children undergoing the surgery.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Alveolar_Cleft_Bone_Graft.pdf
Website Notes
Click link to view or print.
Author
Gabrowski, Graham
Corporate Author
Cleft Palate Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF, 3 pages
Subject
Cleft Lip. Cleft Palate
Craniofacial Conditions
Children's Health-Surgery
Recuperation from surgery
Abstract
Explains the timing, procedure and care for alveolar cleft bone graft, a surgery to repair a cleft in a gum. Provides information for parents and guardians with children undergoing the surgery.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Images
URLs
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Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Test (English)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112500
Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1659_AuditoryBrainstemResponseTest_2016_Feb.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1659
This 1 page pamphlet for parents explains what an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test is, and what you can do to prepare for the test.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1659_AuditoryBrainstemResponseTest_2016_Feb.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Diagnostic Tests/Procedures. Physical Diagnosis
Brain
Hearing. Hard of Hearing-Children
Abstract
This 1 page pamphlet for parents explains what an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test is, and what you can do to prepare for the test.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1659
Images
URLs
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Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Test (Punjabi)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114470
Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1659P_UnsedatedABR_2016_Jul.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1659-P
This 1 page pamphlet for parents explains what an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test is, and what you can do to prepare for the test in Punjabi.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1659P_UnsedatedABR_2016_Jul.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Diagnostic Tests/Procedures. Physical Diagnosis
Brain
Hearing. Hard of Hearing-Children
Abstract
This 1 page pamphlet for parents explains what an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test is, and what you can do to prepare for the test in Punjabi.
Notes
BCCH1659-P
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1659-P
Images
URLs
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Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Test (Simplified Chinese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114471
Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1659SCh_UnsedatedABR_2016_Jul.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1659-SCH
This 1 page pamphlet for parents explains what an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test is, and what you can do to prepare for the test in Simplified Chinese.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1659SCh_UnsedatedABR_2016_Jul.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Diagnostic Tests/Procedures. Physical Diagnosis
Brain
Hearing. Hard of Hearing-Children
Abstract
This 1 page pamphlet for parents explains what an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test is, and what you can do to prepare for the test in Simplified Chinese.
Notes
BCCH1659-SCH
Language
Simplified Chinese
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1659-SCH
Images
URLs
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Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Test (Traditional Chinese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114472
Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1659TCh_UnsedatedABR_2016_Jul.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1659-TCH
This 1 page pamphlet for parents explains what an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test is, and what you can do to prepare for the test in Traditional Chinese.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1659TCh_UnsedatedABR_2016_Jul.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Diagnostic Tests/Procedures. Physical Diagnosis
Brain
Hearing. Hard of Hearing-Children
Abstract
This 1 page pamphlet for parents explains what an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test is, and what you can do to prepare for the test in Traditional Chinese.
Notes
BCCH1659-TCH
Language
Traditional Chinese
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1659-TCH
Images
URLs
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BCW 693 Caring for yourself after the loss of your baby

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111829
Maternal Newborn Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW693_Caringforyourselfafterthelossofyourbaby.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW693
This booklet provides information on what to expect physically and emotionally as you deal with the immediate stages of grief in the hours, days and weeks after giving birth.; This booklet is a companion to the bcwomens.ca website.; Keywords have been highlighted in each section under 'resources + …
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW693_Caringforyourselfafterthelossofyourbaby.pdf
Corporate Author
Maternal Newborn Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF: 20 p.
Subject
Grief. Bereavement
Coping with a Child's Death
Coping with Pain
Coping with Death
Abstract
This booklet provides information on what to expect physically and emotionally as you deal with the immediate stages of grief in the hours, days and weeks after giving birth.
This booklet is a companion to the bcwomens.ca website.
Keywords have been highlighted in each section under 'resources + support' to help you find related information.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW693
Images
URLs
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Bicuspid aortic valve

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120465
Children's Heart Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2018.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1954_BicuspidAorticValve.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1954
Patient handout explaining what a bicuspid aortic valve is and outlining a treatment/follow-up plan.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1954_BicuspidAorticValve.pdf
Author
Children's Heart Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
PDF file; 2 p.
Subject
Heart/Heart Diseases.Cardiology
Heart/Heart Diseases-Children
Abstract
Patient handout explaining what a bicuspid aortic valve is and outlining a treatment/follow-up plan.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1954
URLs
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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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BC Children's Hospital. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2018.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1957_bluespells.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH 1957
This handout gives an overview of what to do when a child has a blue spell, also known as a tet spell or hypercyanotic spell.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1957_bluespells.pdf
Corporate Author
BC Children's Hospital
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
PDF; 1 p.
Subject
Heart/Heart Diseases-Children
Abstract
This handout gives an overview of what to do when a child has a blue spell, also known as a tet spell or hypercyanotic spell.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH 1957
URLs
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Breastfeeding your baby

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog108835
Postpartum/Birthing Family Education Committee. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW732_BFYourBaby_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW732
Booklet describing breastfeeding techniques and common problems associated with breastfeeding.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW732_BFYourBaby_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Postpartum/Birthing Family Education Committee
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF File: 5 p.
Subject
Breastfeeding
Abstract
Booklet describing breastfeeding techniques and common problems associated with breastfeeding.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW732
Images
URLs
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