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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

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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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 Sleeping for Babies [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information providing an overview about safe sleeping for babies. Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).Number 107. (English)

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https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/sites/default/files/do...

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Safer Sleep for My Baby [English] Permalink Public

A factsheet on making a safe sleep plan for your baby. (English)

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https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/sites/default/files/sa...

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Syphilis in Pregnancy [English] Permalink Public

Syphilis is a serious infection. You can have syphilis and not know it. Syphilis can harm you and your baby. Congenital syphilis occurs when a mother with syphilis passes the infection on to her baby during pregnancy or at birth. If left untreated, syphilis can lead to premature birth, long-term neurological issues, bone deformities, deafness, or even stillbirth. (English)

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