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You're Not Alone [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.

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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Healthy Eating for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Under Revision

This booklet has lots of information on how to eat healthy during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Includes information on what nutrients, vitamins, supplements you need. Gives tips on what makes a healthy meal plan as well as suggestions for healthy snacks. Pregnancy is a time to be extra careful about safely handling food and choosing foods that are safe to eat. Outlines what foods to be careful of. Lastly, there are suggestions for how to prevent common conditions during pregnancy such as nausea, heart burn, and constipation. (English) Colour

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Soothing the Pain of Childbirth (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Pain is a normal, healthy part of labour. This pamphlet explains the reasons behind the pain, management strategies to deal with labour pain, and types of pain-relieving medication available to those who choose this option. (English) Black & White

Emergency Contraceptive Pill (ECP) [English] Permalink Public

ECP is a very strong birth control pill that may prevent ovulation (release of an egg) or prevent the egg from implanting in the womb. Taking ECP is safe, easy to use and effective if taken within 120 hours of having unprotected sex. (Plan B, Contingency One, Next Choice, NorLeveo, Option 2) (English) Colour

Diabetes and Pregnancy (Royal Columbian Hospital) [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 Royal Columbian Hospital. (English) Colour

At Home After Scrotal Surgery (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Post-operative discharge instructions for patients who have undergone scrotal surgery. (English) Colour

Endometrial Ablation (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Endometrial ablation is most commonly performed for women with abnormal uterine bleeding. These discharge instructions describe what activities are permitted and under what conditions one should return to Emergency. (English) Colour

Colposcopy (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public

A colposcopy is when a doctor uses a microscope to magnify areas of your cervix or vagina to check for abnormality of the tissue that may be in question following a pap smear. This pamphlet tells you what to expect in the clinic and what to expect following the colposcopy. (English) Colour

Vaginal Myomectomy (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

A vaginal myomectomy is surgery to remove fibroids from inside your uterus. Fibroids are growths in the muscle of the uterus. They can grow on the inside of the uterus. Fibroids are often painless, but in some women may cause severe pain. Fibroids may also cause a lot of bleeding, infertility, and miscarriages. (English) Black & White

Penile Implant (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Penile implants are devices put inside the penis that allow men with erectile dysfunction (ED) to get an erection. This factsheet has information on how to care for yourself at home following this type of surgery, including pain management and wound care. (English) Black & White