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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.

Usually provided to you by a Social Worker: This perinatal loss booklet includes information about dealing with pregnancy loss, after the loss –caring for your body, you are absolutely normal, taking care of yourself, making it through the year – the first year and beyond, and resources available. (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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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

Stopping your milk supply [English] Permalink Public

There can be many reasons to stop your milk supply. It could be that your baby is now older and ready, or that you need to take medications, like cancer drugs for long-term. This booklet will tell you how you can stop your milk supply, if you have to do it quickly or if you can take your time and wean gradually. (English) Colour

Your guide to postpartum health and caring for your baby [English] Permalink Public

If you are pregnant or you have just welcomed a new baby, this guide is for you! Having a baby can be a happy and wonderful time, but it can also bring worry and uncertainty. Parents often have questions and concerns as they face the changes a new baby brings. This guide will give you accurate information to help you make good decisions about taking care of yourself, your family and your new baby. NOTE: Please order the resource with Health Canada Ordering System: https://www.hc-publication-sc.hc-sc.gc.ca/paccb-dgapcc/cmcd-dcmc/webpubs.nsf/Web1/220772?OpenDocument&lang=eng (English)

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