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Vaginal Pessary: Living with and caring for a vaginal pessary [English] Permalink Public

A pessary is a removable device made out of medical grade silicone. It is placed in the vagina to support the bladder, uterus and/or rectum. A pessary can help women who have difficulty employing their bladders or who leak urine. The brochure explains living and caring for a vaginal pessary. (English) Black & White

HIV and Pregnancy (Child) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview on HIV and pregnancy including care, medication, labour and delivery, and when to seek medical assistance. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...

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English, Chinese - Traditional, Punjabi

HIV and Your Baby [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview on HIV and your baby including care, tests, medication, and resouces available. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...

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HIV and Your Child [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview on HIV and your child including tests, treatment, and resouces available. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...

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English, Chinese - Traditional, Punjabi

Epidural during Labour (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This resource is for people who are giving birth and considering an epidural for pain relief. It explains what to expect when you get an epidural, side-effects, and safety. (English) Colour

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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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Colostrum for Your Baby's Health (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

The first milk you make is called colostrum. It is a thick, sticky, yellowish liquid that is very good for your baby. It is easy to digest. It is rich in important nutrients, such as Vitamin A, protein, and minerals, which help your baby grow. It is also full of antibodies, helping protect your baby from bacteria and viruses. (English) Colour

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Tips To Help You Gain Weight (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Handout for women needing weight gain during pregnancy. (English) Colour

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Molar Pregnancy (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A handout about molar pregnancy (gestational trophoblastic disease) including treatment and risks. (English) Colour

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