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BC Children's Hospital is committed to promoting comfort at every clinical encounter.; The Comfort PACT is a protocol that includes five key pillars to promote comfort and reduce pain whenever possible. The pillars are preparation, communication, comfort positions, alternate focus, and medication.;…
This is a guide that your health-care provider may use to talk about your post-partum hemorrhage. Your health-care provider can complete this guide so that you know what happened after the birth. This handout also explains when to get help, and links to resources that can support you.
Contains information for families on Reduced Placental Function. This handout answers commonly asked questions, including: What is placental function? What does this mean for the baby? What will my nurse do? When do I need to call for help?
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.
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.
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.
Regardless of whether your chronic pain includes endometriosis, IC, or IBS, or a combination of all of these, following an anti-inflammatory diet can help to reduce the intensity of the pain you are experiencing. It is also essential to include lifestyle changes, such as increased activity and exer…
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.
This pamphlet answers some of the most commonly asked questions about mastitis. (Mastitis is an infection of the breast tissue and/or milk ducts.)
Provides information to help your child to walk using crutches on flat surfaces and up and down stairs.
As a new parent you may have questions about what to expect following the birth of your baby. This booklet is organized to follow your journey through the hospital immediately following delivery and provides information for when you and your baby are home.; This booklet is a companion to the bcwome…
Provides information to help your child to walk using crutches on flat surfaces and up and down stairs.
Learn how to use a needle and syringe.
This 1 page handout describes to parents how and why to give nasal spray to your child.
Explains the heart catheterization procedure, including why your child may need it, what to expect during the procedure, how to prepare, and what to do after the procedure.
Provides information to help your child to walk using crutches on flat surfaces and up and down stairs.
Provides information to help your child to walk using crutches on flat surfaces and up and down stairs.
This pamphlet provides information on Developmental Dysplasia of the hip
Provides information to help parents make a choice about using Sucrose to manage infant pain.
This pamphlet explains how you can help your child heal when they have an acticoat dressing, and what to expect next.
Learn when and how to use numbing cream (EMLA, AMETOP, and other topical anesthetics).
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.
Learn about the exercise program recommended for you after you give birth by cesarean section.
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.
Information on what a PICC is, how to care for a PICC, and what to watch for.