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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 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
Images
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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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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Breast milk and contrast media : Is it safe to feed my baby after my medical imaging test? Yes!

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122050
Fraser Health Authority (FHA), Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), Healthy Families BC, BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: Fraser Health Authority (FHA) | Providence Health care | Provincial Health Service Authority (PHSA) | Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) , 2019.
URL
https://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/GK/GK.560.7441.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Your doctor or nurse practitioner has ordered a medical imaging test that requires you to have an injection of contrast media.; While it is possible that tiny amounts of contrast media can enter breast milk, we want you to know that it is safe to continue to breast feed your baby.; This document ex…
  1 url  
URL
https://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/GK/GK.560.7441.pdf
Corporate Author
Fraser Health Authority (FHA)
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)
Healthy Families BC
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Fraser Health Authority (FHA)
Providence Health care
Provincial Health Service Authority (PHSA)
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)
Publication Date
2019
Subject
Breastfeeding
CT Scan. CAT Scan. Computerized Axial Tomography
X-rays
Abstract
Your doctor or nurse practitioner has ordered a medical imaging test that requires you to have an injection of contrast media.
While it is possible that tiny amounts of contrast media can enter breast milk, we want you to know that it is safe to continue to breast feed your baby.
This document explains how much contrast your baby might receive in breast milk, how long each type of contrast takes to leave the body, and why it is a good idea to breastfeed as soon as you can after the imaging.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
URLs
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Car seat checklist (English): Getting ready to go home

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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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Central venous line : What you need to know

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog102673
Oncology/Haematology/BMT Department, Parenteral Therapy. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCCH1041_CVLWhatYouNeedtoKnow.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1041
This pamphlet looks at what a Central Venous Line (CVL) is, how it works, and why your child might need one. It also explains how doctors put a CVL in.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCCH1041_CVLWhatYouNeedtoKnow.pdf
Alternate Title
CVL : What you need to know
Corporate Author
Oncology/Haematology/BMT Department
Parenteral Therapy
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF file: 3 p.
Subject
Home Care Technology
Central Venous Catheter
Abstract
This pamphlet looks at what a Central Venous Line (CVL) is, how it works, and why your child might need one. It also explains how doctors put a CVL in.
Notes
Current as of Jan 2024
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1041
Images
URLs
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Clean intermittent catheterization

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog103520
Urology Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2006. 1999, revised 2006.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/MC_Intermittent_Catherization_PE311_1999.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
PE 311
This pamphlet provides information and instructions on how to catheterize your child.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/MC_Intermittent_Catherization_PE311_1999.pdf
Corporate Author
Urology Department
Edition
1999, revised 2006.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
PDF file
Subject
Catheterization
Home Care Technology
Children's Health. Pediatrics
Abstract
This pamphlet provides information and instructions on how to catheterize your child.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
PE 311
Images
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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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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Helping your child after dental treatment

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog106248
Daycare Surgery and Emergency Departments. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2009.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1035_DentalTreatment_2009.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1035
A pamphlet that explains what to expect after dental treatment. It provides post operative information on: bleeding, cleaning, stitches and eating.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1035_DentalTreatment_2009.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Daycare Surgery and Emergency Departments
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
PDF file
Subject
Dental Care-Children
Home Care-Children
Tooth Extraction
Abstract
A pamphlet that explains what to expect after dental treatment. It provides post operative information on: bleeding, cleaning, stitches and eating.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1035
Images
URLs
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Helping your child after strabismus repair

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121293
Ophthalmology Clinic. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.bcchildrens.ca/Ophthalmology-site/Documents/Strabusmus%20Surgery%20Discharge%20form.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
This pamphlet explains what to expect after your child's strabismus repair surgery, and how to care for your child as they recover.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.bcchildrens.ca/Ophthalmology-site/Documents/Strabusmus%20Surgery%20Discharge%20form.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the above link to view.
Corporate Author
Ophthalmology Clinic
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Strabismus
Eye Surgery. Ophthalmic Surgery
Abstract
This pamphlet explains what to expect after your child's strabismus repair surgery, and how to care for your child as they recover.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Images
URLs
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Helping your child manage medical and surgical procedures [Vietnamese]

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112461
Child Life Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2013.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1209V_HelpingYourChildManageSurgical_2013.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1209V
Written in Vietnamese, this pamphlet includes helpful tips for parents about helping children cope with medical procedures and surgery.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1209V_HelpingYourChildManageSurgical_2013.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
Child Life Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Surgery-Coping
Abstract
Written in Vietnamese, this pamphlet includes helpful tips for parents about helping children cope with medical procedures and surgery.
Language
Vietnamese
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1209V
Images
URLs
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Hip spica body cast

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog110778
Department of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1014_HipSpicaBodyCast_2014.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1014
Information for families with children in a hip spica body cast. Includes: cast care, skin care, day-to-day care, as well as other resources and hints.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1014_HipSpicaBodyCast_2014.pdf
Website Notes
Click link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Department of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF: 17 p.
Subject
Hip. Hip Disorders
Cast Care
Abstract
Information for families with children in a hip spica body cast. Includes: cast care, skin care, day-to-day care, as well as other resources and hints.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1014
Images
URLs
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How can sucrose help my baby's pain?

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111625
Emergency Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2011.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1585_Sucrose_2011.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1585
Provides information to help parents make a choice about using Sucrose to manage infant pain.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1585_Sucrose_2011.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Emergency Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Pain
Infants
Pain Control-Complementary Therapies
Abstract
Provides information to help parents make a choice about using Sucrose to manage infant pain.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1585
Images
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
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