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Ready to tell your friends? Register for Support and Services (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Register your pregnancy early to get connected with resources and supports for a healthy pregnancy and baby. (English) Colour

Breastfeeding Your Newborn (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Under Revision

Describes the basics of breastfeeding, helping baby to latch on, knowing when baby is getting enough, and what to expect over the first few days and weeks of breastfeeding. Includes tips for feeding a sleepy baby. (English) Colour

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Safe Skin-to-Skin Cuddling [English] Permalink Public

This brochure contains information about skin to skin contact and how this helps a baby breastfeed, stabilize his body systems, and brain development. (English) Colour

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Your First Days at Home with Your New Baby [English] Permalink Public

This Best Beginnings brochure provides information about your first days at home with a new baby including Public Health contact information, when to call a health care provider, and resources available. (English) Colour

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Online Resources for You and Your Baby [English] Permalink Public

Congratulations on the birth of your new baby! Here are some resources about caring for your health and the health of your baby. (English) Colour

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Managing Breast Fullness After the Loss of a Baby (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

After the loss of a baby, people often just put up with the breast fullness until the milk begins to ‘dry up’. Some people have found some comfort in donating their milk. Here we describe both these options for managing breast fullness. (English) Colour

Collecting My Colostrum While Pregnant (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Colostrum is the early milk your body makes. Some people can start collecting their milk at 36 weeks pregnant — ask your healthcare provider if this is the right time for you. Read this booklet to learn about collecting your colostrum while pregnant. (English) Colour

Safe Skin-to-Skin With Your Baby [English] Permalink Public

Healthy babies are more likely to suffocate when we are distracted. This poster describes how to safely do skin-to-skin. (English) Colour

Yeast and Thrush Infections (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Yeast (Candida) is a fungus, which often lives in humans. Too much yeast can lead to an infection. It can be found in the baby’s mouth (called ‘thrush’) and/or diaper area. It can also be found in the vagina and on the skin or nipples of the breastfeeding/chest feeding parent. This pamphlet describes the signs to watch for and how the infection is treated. (English) Colour

Best Beginnings: Highlights For You and Your Baby Bookmark (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This bookmark highlights topics about you and your baby in the Baby's Best Chance book . It also gives you a list of the local Public Health units. NOTE: When ordering this resource, please choose colour. (English) Colour