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Oral Immune Therapy - Every Drop Counts [English] Permalink Public

Oral immune therapy is what we call it when we give your baby small amounts of your breast milk into their mouth. You might hear us also refer to this as O.I.T. (say oh-eye-tee). We think O.I.T. has some benefits and gives immunity to your premature or sick baby before they are able to feed by mouth. (English) Colour

The Infants Act, Mature Minor Consent and Immunization [English] Permalink Public

The Infants Act explains the legal position of children under 19 years of age. Public Health Units will need to provide all gr 9 students a copy of the healthlinkbc file "The Infants Act, Mature Minor Consent and Immunization" (English)

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

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Skin-to-Skin while on the Jet Ventilator - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Information for parents on what to know and expect when doing skin-to-skin with their baby on a jet ventilator. (English) Colour

Public Health Resources for Parents (Abbotsford) [English] Permalink Public

Information on public health resources and support for newly pregnant and new parents. (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...

Asthma (Children) - What you should know [English] Permalink Public

Describes what is asthma, what to watch for, medicine to treat it, and when to get help. Also has Frequently Asked Question that many parent ask about. (English)

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http://www.bcchildrens.ca/Asthma-Site/Documents/As...

Feeding Your Baby When Supplementing is Needed (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Sometimes there are medical reasons for babies needing more milk than mothers can make in the first days after birth. We call it ‘medical supplementation’. This is often needed because the baby has a low sugar level in their blood (low blood sugar), they are not gaining weight as expected, or they have been born premature. Think of this added milk as ‘medicine’ for your baby. (English) Colour

Talking to Children About Medical Assistance in Dying [English] Permalink Public

Many parents and caregivers wonder how best to talk to their children about death and dying. It can be especially challenging when someone in their life chooses Medical Assistance in Dying or MAiD. While every family has their own way of talking with each other, use this as a guide to help you talk to your children. (English) Colour

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Nasogastric Tube Feeding - A Guide for Parents [English] Permalink Public

This booklet tells you about how to feed your child through their nasogastric (NG) tube feedings and how to take care of the equipment. This booklet also tells you what problems to look out for and what to do if they come up. (English) Colour

Welcome to the Mental Health Inpatient Program (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Welcome to the Mental Health Inpatient Program at Royal Columbian Hospital. We are a new program in the Mental Health and Substance Use Wellness Centre opening up in April 2020. Our goal is to provide you with a safe and structured environment to support you during your stay. (English) Colour