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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

Mom and Baby at Home (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Information for new mothers on what to expect in the first few days at home. (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

Amniocentesis [English] Permalink Public

We do an amniocentesis (say am-nee-oh-sen-tee-sis) to take a small sample of the fluid that surrounds your baby in the womb (uterus). Many people refer to this test as an “amnio”. This sheet reviews the reasons for having an amnio, the risks, and the way we do the test. It also includes how to care for yourself afterwards, what to watch for, and who to call with concerns. (English) Colour

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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Pregnancy and Dental Health [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about pregnancy and dental health including the importance of dental health during pregnancy, how to keep your teeth and gums healthy, and check-ups with your dentist. Number 38b. (English)

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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

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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English (262728), Chinese - Simplified (264428), Chinese - Traditional (264429), Punjabi (264430)

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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English (265701), Arabic (265749), Chinese - Simplified (265753), Chinese - Traditional (265750), French (265764), Punjabi (265751), Vietnamese (265752)

Molar Pregnancy (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

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