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Breast Calcifications [English] Permalink Public

Breast calcifications (sounds like kal-seh-feh-kay-shuns) are tiny spots of calcium found anywhere in the breast tissue. The calcifications are so small you won’t feel them. They appear as white spots or flecks on a mammogram (breast x-ray). Sometimes, they are so small they look like dust. This pamphlet describes them, what causes them and how they are treated. (English) Colour

Cone Biopsy (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

A cone biopsy (conization) is a test for cervical cancer that involves taking a cone-shaped sample of the cervix. This factsheet provides information on instructions for home care, when to call the doctor, and what to do if you have pain. (English) Black & White

Going Home After Endometrial Ablation (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Endometrial ablation is a treatment option for excessive menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia). Endometrial ablation destroys the tissue that lines the uterus (endometrium), while leaving the uterus and cervix in place. This factsheet has information on home care and what symptoms to expect. (English) Black & White

Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) is a treatment to remove abnormal cells from the cervix. This factsheet provides more information and what one should do following the procedure. (English) Black & White

Varicose Veins Injection (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Varicose veins are veins that become swollen or stretched. Treatment involves injecting a chemical that causes the spider veins and small varicose veins to close. (English) Black & White

Going Home after a Vasectomy (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

A factsheet of instructions following a vasectomy procedure. (English) Black & White

Healthy Punjabi Diet During Pregnancy [English] Permalink Public

By eating well, you are giving your baby the healthiest possible start in life. Following the health tips on this sheet can improve your chances of gaining enough weight during your pregnancy and delivering a baby with a healthy birth weight. (English) Colour

Pregnant - What Now? (Delta, Langley, Surrey, White Rock) [English] Permalink Public

Information for young mothers concerned about pregnancy. This Public Health pamphlet outlines the services available, which include testing and counseling, prenatal classes, pregnancy care, school, legal information, and daycare. (English) Black & White

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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