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Safer Sleep for My Baby [English] Permalink Public

A factsheet on making a safe sleep plan for your baby. (English)

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https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/sites/default/files/sa...

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Screening for Newborn Heart Problems (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

One of the things that your baby will have before you are sent home is a screen for heart problems. The type of heart problems your baby is being screened for are called Critical Congenital Heart Disease, a group of heart defects that babies are born with. (English) Colour

Breech Babies and Hip Joints (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Babies in a breech position are more likely to have loose fitting hip joints. This describes what happens once your baby is born should they be in a breech position. (English) Colour

Brachial Plexus Injury in Babies (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Information and exercises for babies with brachial plexus injury. The ‘brachial plexus’ is the name given to a group of five large nerves that connect from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Together, they give movement and feeling to the arm. (English) Colour

Syphilis in Pregnancy [English] Permalink Public

Syphilis is a serious infection. You can have syphilis and not know it. Syphilis can harm you and your baby. Congenital syphilis occurs when a mother with syphilis passes the infection on to her baby during pregnancy or at birth. If left untreated, syphilis can lead to premature birth, long-term neurological issues, bone deformities, deafness, or even stillbirth. (English)

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http://www.perinatalservicesbc.ca/Documents/Resour...

Fever in Babies and Children [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview about fevers including causes, treatment, and when to seek medical assistance. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...

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Eczema and Food Allergy in Babies and Young Children [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC information about eczema and how to care for skin of babies and young children who are more likely to get eczema. It describes the differences between eczema and the skin symptoms of food allergy. It also explains ways to control eczema and help prevent food allergy. (English)

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https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/sites/default/files/he...

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Car Seats for Small Babies (4 pounds) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This is information about purchasing a car seat for a baby that is between 4-5lbs. There is also rental information on this form. (English) Colour

Helping your School Aged Child Eat Well [English] Permalink Under Revision

Both parent and child have his/her responsibility when it comes to eating. When each fullfills his/her responsbility, children will learn to listen to their bodies and can be trusted to eat the amount of food they need to grow. (English) Colour

Car Seat Safety - Choosing a safe car seat for your new baby and using the car seat correctly (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Using a car seat properly can save your baby’s life. Studies show that using a car seat reduces the risk of death or serious injury from a car crash. Choosing the right car seat and ensuring that your baby is properly positioned in the car seat for every trip is very important. This tool will help you: • decide if your car seat is safe for your baby • position your baby in a car seat (English) Colour

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