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Warfarin [English] Permalink Public

Warfarin is a medicine used to stop blood clots from forming or from getting any bigger. It helps treat and prevent clots in the veins, arteries, lungs and heart. Sometimes, people call warfarin a “blood thinner” because it makes you bleed more easily, but it does not actually thin the blood. The brand name for this medicine is Coumadin®. (English) Colour

Baby's Best Chance: Handbook of Pregnancy and Baby Care [English] Permalink Public

This is STORES ITEM # 363441. This handbook will help you during your pregnancy and prepare you for the birth of your baby, and the first six months of your baby’s life. You can use this book as your main guide to having a successful, healthy pregnancy and giving your baby a good start in life. Note to staff: Quantity of 1 = Case of 28 (unit of measure). Cost $0.00 (English)

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Living Well with Chronic Obstructed Pulmonary Disease - Summary Guide [English] Permalink Public

Anatomy and Physiology of COPD, Smoking and Lung Function, Factors that Can Make Symptoms Worse, Medications, Inhalation Techniques, Breathing Techniques, Positions to Reduce SOB, Coughing Techniques, Energy Conservation Principles, Stress Management, Relaxation Techniques, Healthy Lifestyle, Your Plan of Action. (English)

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Fraser Health Telemonitoring Equipment (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Describes the equipment used for the 'BreatheWELL at Home' Telemonitoring program. (English) Colour

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Expressing Your Breast Milk: When Your Baby is in the Hospital (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

While in the hospital, your baby might not be able to breast feed right away. This does not mean that your baby cannot have your breast milk. In fact, one of the best things you can do for your baby right now is express your milk so your baby can have it either now, or when he or she is ready. This information will help you get started expressing your milk using hand expression and pump methods. The nurses will help you if you have any questions. (English) Colour

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Diabetes and Pregnancy Food Guide (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Royal Columbian Hospital, Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Food guide for pregnant women with diabetes provides information about how food affects blood sugar, meal plan, snack ideas, food label reading, and includes food and activity log. (English) Colour

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Diabetes and Pregnancy (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet explains this type of diabetes, how to care for yourself during your pregnancy, why it is important for both you and your baby, includes food and activity log, and includes my urine ketones and blood sugar log. For pregnant women attending the Diabetes and Pregnancy Clinic at Jim Pattison Outpatient Care & Surgery Centre. (English) Colour

A Man's Health Issue: Bladder/Bowel Continence (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Someone from a specific health profession or program usually gives this resource to the person who needs it and reviews it with them. Before using this information, please review it with someone from that profession or program.

Self help booklet for patient's to identify bladder/bowel problems and how they can do lifestyle changes to help themselves. (English) Colour

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A Woman's Health Issue: Helping to Manage Incontinence (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Someone from a specific health profession or program usually gives this resource to the person who needs it and reviews it with them. Before using this information, please review it with someone from that profession or program.

Self help booklet for patient's to identify bladder/bowel problems and how they can do lifestyle changes to help themselves (English) Colour

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Staying in the Hospital Before Childbirth (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Having a baby is an exciting time! Coming to the hospital during your pregnancy, especially if it is unplanned, can be challenging. You are in the hospital because of a condition in your pregnancy that makes us want to watch you and your unborn baby closely. This booklet gives you and your family information about your stay. If you have questions, please ask your nurse. (English) Colour