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Learn what to expect after your child has their adenoids removed. Also explains when to get help.
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 + …
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.
This pamphlet provides parents of children who have undergone Neurosurgery at BC Children's Hospital with information on: How to help their child with pain and discomfort after surgery, how to care for the wound, how to get the stitches (sutures) out, what activities are safe for their child to do,…
Learn how to safely handle chemotherapy medicine at home.
This pamphlet describes the What, Why and How of using a cuffed peripherally inserted central catheter, or cuffed PICC.
For BCW NICU parents and caregivers being discharged from The Ladybug Pod. This diagram shows the steps to bringing your baby home from the NICU.
Learn what to expect after your child has surgery for limb length difference. Explains the 2 kinds of epiphysiodesis surgery, your child's follow-up care, and possible complications.
This pamphlet describes common fractures, how bones heal, different kinds of casts and splints, how to take care of the injured limb, and information about how the cast is removed.
Learn what to expect when your child has Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. Explains how to care for your child, and when to get help.
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.
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 about symptoms to look for after a transfusion.
This pamphlet explains what to expect after your child's strabismus repair surgery, and how to care for your child as they recover.
For BCW NICU parents and caregivers. This diagram shows the steps to bringing your baby home with feeding support.
For BCW NICU parents and caregivers. This diagram shows the steps to bringing your baby home with respiratory support.
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.