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When your water breaks early: Family information for care at home

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111954
Antepartum Home Care. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW734_WaterBreaksEarly.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW734
This pamphlet answers the most frequently asked questions about when your water breaks early, also known as premature rupture of membranes or PROM.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW734_WaterBreaksEarly.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link above to view or print.
Corporate Author
Antepartum Home Care
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
PDF file: 4 p.
Subject
Pregnancy/Childbirth. Obstetrics
Abstract
This pamphlet answers the most frequently asked questions about when your water breaks early, also known as premature rupture of membranes or PROM.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW734
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Threatened preterm labour information for care at home: Family information for care at home

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120605
Antepartum Family Education Committee. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW756_ThreatenedPretermLabour.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW756
Threatened preterm labour is a term of labour that happens at least 3 or more weeks before your expected date of birth. This information will help you understand how your Home Care Nursing Team and your doctor are planning to keep you and your baby safe and healthy while you are at home.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW756_ThreatenedPretermLabour.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link above to view or print.
Corporate Author
Antepartum Family Education Committee
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
PDF file: 4 p.
Subject
Pregnancy Complications
Abstract
Threatened preterm labour is a term of labour that happens at least 3 or more weeks before your expected date of birth. This information will help you understand how your Home Care Nursing Team and your doctor are planning to keep you and your baby safe and healthy while you are at home.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW756
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Healthy eating for diabetes during pregnancy

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog110520
[Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW690_%20HlthyEatDiab%20Pregnancy.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW690
This pamphlet provides general guidelines for healthy eating for women with diabetes during pregnancy.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW690_%20HlthyEatDiab%20Pregnancy.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Pregnancy in Diabetes. Gestational Diabetes
Pregnancy/Childbirth. Obstetrics
Diabetes
Abstract
This pamphlet provides general guidelines for healthy eating for women with diabetes during pregnancy.
Notes
BCW690
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW690
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Helpful hints: For starting and keeping up your breast milk supply when your baby is not breastfeeding

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog108837
Lactation Services. [Vancouver, BC?]: Children's & Women's Health Centre of BC , 2015. 3rd.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW982_HelpfulHints_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW982
Information on how to start and keep up breast milk supply when a baby is not breastfeeding.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW982_HelpfulHints_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Lactation Services
Edition
3rd
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Children's & Women's Health Centre of BC
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Breastfeeding
Abstract
Information on how to start and keep up breast milk supply when a baby is not breastfeeding.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW982
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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.
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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
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Carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnancy

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111211
Physiotherapy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW410_CarpalTunnelSyndromePregnancy_2014.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW410
This pamphlet provides information on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy, including: What it is, signs and symptoms, treatments, and what happens after giving birth.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW410_CarpalTunnelSyndromePregnancy_2014.pdf
Author
Physiotherapy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Pregnancy/Childbirth. Obstetrics
Pregnancy Complications
Massage
Exercise Warm-Up. Stretching
Abstract
This pamphlet provides information on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy, including: What it is, signs and symptoms, treatments, and what happens after giving birth.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW410
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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.
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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
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Preparing your child for surgery [Vietnamese]

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112480
Child Life Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2013.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1653V_PreparingYourChildForSurgery_2013.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1653V
Written in Vietnamese, this pamphlet offers tips and strategies for helping your child prepare for surgery. There's separate sections with tips for infants, toddlers, preschooler age children, school-age children, and teens.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1653V_PreparingYourChildForSurgery_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
Children's Emotions
Children's Health-Surgery
Abstract
Written in Vietnamese, this pamphlet offers tips and strategies for helping your child prepare for surgery. There's separate sections with tips for infants, toddlers, preschooler age children, school-age children, and teens.
Language
Vietnamese
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1653V
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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…
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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
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Coping with anxiety during pregnancy and following the birth: A cognitive behavior therapy-based self-management guide for women and health care providers

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112594
Haring, Michelle, Smith, Jules E., Bodnar, Doris, Misri, Shaila, Little, Ruth M., Ryan, Deirdre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Reproductive Mental Health Program , 2013.
URL
http://www.bcmhsus.ca/Documents/coping-with-anxiety-during-pregnancy-and-following-the-birth.pdf
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GH 400 HAR 2013
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
This guide was created to help women who are dealing with anxiety during pregnancy and following the birth of their baby. It includes educational information that may be worked through gradually, and will help you to better manage symptoms by making changes in your thinking, behavior and self-care …
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URL
http://www.bcmhsus.ca/Documents/coping-with-anxiety-during-pregnancy-and-following-the-birth.pdf
Author
Haring, Michelle
Smith, Jules E.
Bodnar, Doris
Misri, Shaila
Little, Ruth M.
Ryan, Deirdre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Reproductive Mental Health Program
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
Spiral bound paperback: (unpaged).
Subject
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Childbirth
Mental Health
Anxiety
Abstract
This guide was created to help women who are dealing with anxiety during pregnancy and following the birth of their baby. It includes educational information that may be worked through gradually, and will help you to better manage symptoms by making changes in your thinking, behavior and self-care to support a more positive experience during pregnancy and following the birth.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GH 400 HAR 2013

Copies

Copy 2 BC Children's and Women's Family Library On Loan, due Friday, January 26, 2024
Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
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Meditations for pregnancy (Enhanced Audio Version)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111894
Ross, Adrianne (Script and Voice), Rubin, Wendy (Flute), Samardziski, Goran (Sound Recorded by), Mate, Rae (Cover Art). [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2011.
URL
http://learn.phsa.ca/audio/BodyScan.mp3
http://learn.phsa.ca/audio/HealingMeditation.mp3
http://learn.phsa.ca/audio/MindfulnessMeditation.mp3
http://learn.phsa.ca/audio/LovingKindnessMeditation.mp3
Material Type
Online
Guided meditations for pregnancy are accompanied by soothing flute music to promote relaxation, healing, inner strength, and opening the heart. Suitable for all stages of pregnancy and the newborn period.; *; Contents:; - Guided Body Scan helps to deeply relax the whole body and awaken healing ener…
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URL
http://learn.phsa.ca/audio/BodyScan.mp3
http://learn.phsa.ca/audio/HealingMeditation.mp3
http://learn.phsa.ca/audio/MindfulnessMeditation.mp3
http://learn.phsa.ca/audio/LovingKindnessMeditation.mp3
Author
Ross, Adrianne (Script and Voice)
Rubin, Wendy (Flute)
Samardziski, Goran (Sound Recorded by)
Mate, Rae (Cover Art)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2011
Subject
Meditation
Pregnancy/Childbirth. Obstetrics
Relaxation
Abstract
Guided meditations for pregnancy are accompanied by soothing flute music to promote relaxation, healing, inner strength, and opening the heart. Suitable for all stages of pregnancy and the newborn period.
*
Contents:
- Guided Body Scan helps to deeply relax the whole body and awaken healing energies for mother and child, bringing together body, mind and heart.
- Mindfulness Meditation aids in reconnecting with inner strengths and releasing negative or limiting beliefs.
- Healing Meditation is suitable for any kind of health difficulty in pregnancy: physical, mental, and emotional, in the present or the past. By welcoming compassion, calmness, and guidance inner healing can take place.
- Loving-kindness Meditation opens the heart with compassion, acceptance, forgiveness, and love.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
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Coping with depression during pregnancy and following the birth: A cognitive behaviour therapy-based self-management guide for women

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111842
Haring, Michelle, Smith, Jules E., Bodnar, Doris, Ryan, Deirdre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Mental Health and Addictions Services , 2011.
URL
https://reproductivementalhealth.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/resources/files/coping_with_depression.pdf
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GH 400 HAR 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Provides information for women regarding depression during pregnancy and following the birth.; Includes: Introduction for Health Care Providers; Information for Women; Getting Help - Treatment Options, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy; Self-Care: The NEST-S Program; Action - Making Positive Changes, Cha…
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URL
https://reproductivementalhealth.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/resources/files/coping_with_depression.pdf
Author
Haring, Michelle
Smith, Jules E.
Bodnar, Doris
Ryan, Deirdre
Corporate Author
The BC Reproductive Mental Health Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Mental Health and Addictions Services
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
Spiral bound: 118 p.
Subject
Postpartum Depression
Depression-Pregnancy
Mental Health
Abstract
Provides information for women regarding depression during pregnancy and following the birth.
Includes: Introduction for Health Care Providers; Information for Women; Getting Help - Treatment Options, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy; Self-Care: The NEST-S Program; Action - Making Positive Changes, Challenging Depressive Thinking; Maintaining Gains and Relapse Prevention; and Handouts for Women.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GH 400 HAR 2011

Copies

Copy 2 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
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Giving Midazolam in the cheek when your child has prolonged seizures

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111598
BCCH Neurosciences Nursing Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2010.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCCH1584_GivingMidazolamInTheCheek_2011.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Call Number
BCCH1584
This pamphlet was developed by the Neurosciences Nursing Department at BC Children's Hospital to provide information to families about administering Midazolam in the cheek.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCCH1584_GivingMidazolamInTheCheek_2011.pdf
Website Notes
Please click on the link above to view file.
Corporate Author
BCCH Neurosciences Nursing Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
1 PDF file: p.1
Subject
Drug Therapy-Children
Seizure Disorders-Children
Seizure Disorders-Drug Therapy
Abstract
This pamphlet was developed by the Neurosciences Nursing Department at BC Children's Hospital to provide information to families about administering Midazolam in the cheek.
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Call Number
BCCH1584
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Giving Midazolam in the nose when your child has prolonged seizures

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111599
BCCH Neurosciences Nursing Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2010.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCCH1583_GivingMidazolamNose_2011.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Call Number
BCCH1583
This pamphlet was developed by the Neurosciences Nursing Department at BC Children's Hospital to provide information to families about administering Midazolam in the nose.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCCH1583_GivingMidazolamNose_2011.pdf
Website Notes
Please click on the link above to view file.
Corporate Author
BCCH Neurosciences Nursing Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
1 PDF file: p.1
Subject
Drug Therapy-Children
Abstract
This pamphlet was developed by the Neurosciences Nursing Department at BC Children's Hospital to provide information to families about administering Midazolam in the nose.
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Call Number
BCCH1583
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