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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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English (252547), Arabic (265654), Chinese - Traditional (265655), French (265662), Punjabi (252548)

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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My Child and I have a Right to Breastfeed [English] Permalink Public

British Columbia has the BC Human Rights Code to protect and promote human rights. The right to breastfeed in public is protected under this law. If a parent is told they cannot breastfeed in public, this means that they can file a complaint with the BC Human Rights Tribunal and request compensation for any harms. These cards are based on the information contained in this BC Government fact sheet on sex discrimination. (English) Colour

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English (257422), Arabic (266663), French (266665), Tagalog (266664)

Nasogastric Tube Feeding - A Guide for Parents [English] Permalink Public

This booklet tells you about how to feed your child through their nasogastric (NG) tube feedings and how to take care of the equipment. This booklet also tells you what problems to look out for and what to do if they come up. (English) Colour

Your Child's Nasogastric Tube: When the tube needs changing or put back in place [English] Permalink Public

How to arrange for changes to your child’s nasogastric tube and to have a new one put in should the tube come out. A companion to the booklet “Nasogastric Tube Feeding - A Guide for Parents” (#256093) (English) Black & White

Managing Breast Fullness After the Loss of a Baby (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

After the loss of a baby, people often just put up with the breast fullness until the milk begins to ‘dry up’. Some people have found some comfort in donating their milk. Here we describe both these options for managing breast fullness. (English) Colour

Your guide to postpartum health and caring for your baby [English] Permalink Public

If you are pregnant or you have just welcomed a new baby, this guide is for you! Having a baby can be a happy and wonderful time, but it can also bring worry and uncertainty. Parents often have questions and concerns as they face the changes a new baby brings. This guide will give you accurate information to help you make good decisions about taking care of yourself, your family and your new baby. NOTE: Please order the resource with Health Canada Ordering System: https://www.hc-publication-sc.hc-sc.gc.ca/paccb-dgapcc/cmcd-dcmc/webpubs.nsf/Web1/220772?OpenDocument&lang=eng (English)

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https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/phac-aspc/docume...

Welcome to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

We hope this booklet helps you become more familiar with our unit. It gives you information about visiting, services available, how you can take part in your babies care, getting ready to bring baby home. (English) Colour

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

Collecting My Colostrum While Pregnant (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Colostrum is the early milk your body makes. Some people can start collecting their milk at 36 weeks pregnant — ask your healthcare provider if this is the right time for you. Read this booklet to learn about collecting your colostrum while pregnant. (English) Colour