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HealthLinkBC: 8-1-1 [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC's brochures and other resources - order directly from HealthLinkBC (English)

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Postpartum Depression [English] Permalink Public

Childbearing is usually marked with celebration, but families and the broader community may forget that this can be a stressful time for a mother. Sometimes, the experience can be so disorganized and exhausting that the woman becomes too sad, anxious or overwhelmed to get back to her normal life. This can be a sign of postpartum depression. (English)

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Vitamin D and Your Health [English] Permalink Public

What you need to know about Vitamin D and your health. Information on why you may need vitamin D, where you can get it from and what forms it can be taken in: liquid, chewable or pill. Also indicates best food sources with vitamin D. (English)

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Facts About Chickenpox [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about chickenpox including vaccine, symptoms, home treatment, and shingles. Number 44a. (English)

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Immunization and Pregnancy [English] Permalink Public

Immunizations help protect you and your baby against serious diseases. Learn about immunization: Before you become pregnant, While you are pregnant, After the birth of your baby, and Your baby’s first immunizations. Make sure all your immunizations are up-to-date before you become pregnant. This will help protect you and your baby from many serious vaccine preventable diseases. (English)

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Pregnancy and Nutrition: Folate and Neural Tube Defects [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about pregnancy and nutrition including overview and importance of folate and folic acid, how common are neural tube defects, recommended dietary allowance, and risks. Number 38c. (English)

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) including symptoms, complications, and home treatment. Number 08c. (English)

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Breastfeeding [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about breastfeeding including reasons to breastfeed your baby, when to breastfeed your baby, signs your baby is getting enough breast milk, vitamin D supplement, what you should and should not eat when breastfeeding, and when to get help with breastfeeding. Number 70. (English)

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Exercises After Breast Surgery [English] Permalink Public

This guide is for anyone who’s had surgery for breast cancer. Breast cancer happens mainly in women, but each year a small number of men are also diagnosed. We sometimes refer to women in the text, but men who’ve had surgery for breast cancer may also find this booklet helpful. NOTE: Ordering link to place order copies at https://www.cancer.ca/en/support-and-services/resources/order-publications/?region=bc (English)

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Vaginal Yeast Infection [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about vaginal yeast infection including overview of vaginal yeast infection, symptoms, and treatments. Number 08j. (English)

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