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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
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262580Emergency 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
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253051Amniocentesis [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
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253954Pregnancy 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
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264143Epidural 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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262728Tips To Help You Gain Weight (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Handout for women needing weight gain during pregnancy. (English) Colour
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265701Molar Pregnancy (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
A handout about molar pregnancy (gestational trophoblastic disease) including treatment and risks. (English) Colour
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265913Induction 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
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