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A Screen Positive Result: What does it mean and what do I do now? [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet answers questions about a screen positive result. For more information, please visit, http://www.perinatalservicesbc.ca/our-services/screening-programs/prenatal-genetic-screening/resources. (English)

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Healthy Punjabi Diet During Pregnancy [English] Permalink Public

By eating well, you are giving your baby the healthiest possible start in life. Following the health tips on this sheet can improve your chances of gaining enough weight during your pregnancy and delivering a baby with a healthy birth weight. (English) Colour

Diabetes and Pregnancy: Labour/Postpartum (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet explains this type of diabetes and how to care for yourself during labour and after you delivery your baby. (English) Colour

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Induction of Labour (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

For most pregnancies, labour starts on its own. For some pregnancies, labour needs help to get started. ‘Induction’ is when we start or ‘induce’ labour for you. This is usually done when your doctor or midwife (care provider) feels the risks to you or your baby are greater than the risk of carrying on with the pregnancy. (English) Colour

Mifegymiso to Start Labour [English] Permalink Public

For pregnancies where the induction of labour is planned. Instructions from our Fetal Diagnostic Service for when a doctor prescribes a medicine called Mifegymiso. The medicine helps start the process of labour at home before coming to the hospital for the induced delivery of your baby. (English) Colour

Amniocentesis [English] Permalink Public

We do an amniocentesis (say am-nee-oh-sen-tee-sis) to take a small sample of the fluid that surrounds your baby in the womb (uterus). Many people refer to this test as an “amnio”. This sheet reviews the reasons for having an amnio, the risks, and the way we do the test. It also includes how to care for yourself afterwards, what to watch for, and who to call with concerns. (English) Colour

Pregnancy and Dental Health [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about pregnancy and dental health including the importance of dental health during pregnancy, how to keep your teeth and gums healthy, and check-ups with your dentist. Number 38b. (English)

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