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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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Honey and Your Baby [English] Permalink Public

Honey can make babies very sick. Read this factsheet to learn amore about infant botulism and how to keep your baby safe. (English) Colour

Cannabis Use and Human Milk [English] Permalink Public

This resource explains how cannabis use by a parent affects a baby. For people who choose to use cannabis, this resource provides suggestions for keeping your baby safer. (English) Colour

Increasing Breast Milk Supply (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This brochure provides information about increasing milk supply for breastfeeding mothers including Public Health contact information, prescription medication, and how you know if you have enough milk. (English) Colour

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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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Your First Days at Home with Your New Baby (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This Best Beginnings brochure provides information about your first days at home with a new baby including Public Health contact information, when to call a health care provider, and resources available. (English) Colour

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Clean Hands Protect Your Baby [English] Permalink Public

This is a one page handout that is intended for parents of infants in the NICU to communicate the importance of hand hygiene in keeping their baby safe. (English) Colour

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Eye Infection and Your Newborn Baby [English] Permalink Public

Most of the time, puffy or red eyes in your baby are caused by a blocked tear duct or infection by viruses or bacteria. Some eye infections may be serious and need special medication. This handout from Perinatal Services BC describes what to watch for. (English)

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http://www.perinatalservicesbc.ca/Documents/Guidel...

Breastfeeding Problems: Sore Nipples [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides information on nipple tenderness when breastfeeding and measures to help prevent and treat sore nipples. Audio available. (English)

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https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=1...

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Safe Skin-to-Skin With Your Baby [English] Permalink Public

Healthy babies are more likely to suffocate when we are distracted. This poster describes how to safely do skin-to-skin. (English) Colour