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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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Get Breastfeeding or Chestfeeding Off to a Good Start (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Tips on how to get breastfeeding or chestfeeding off to a good start before baby is born and when baby is born. Information on how you know if baby is getting enough milk and what to do when you need help with breastfeeding or chestfeeding. Includes links and QR codes to helpful web resources. (English) Colour

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Breastfeeding Your Newborn (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Under Revision

Describes the basics of breastfeeding, helping baby to latch on, knowing when baby is getting enough, and what to expect over the first few days and weeks of breastfeeding. Includes tips for feeding a sleepy baby. (English) Colour

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Safe Skin-to-Skin Cuddling [English] Permalink Public

This brochure contains information about skin to skin contact and how this helps a baby breastfeed, stabilize his body systems, and brain development. (English) Colour

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Expressing Your Breast Milk: When Your Baby is in the Hospital (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

While in the hospital, your baby might not be able to breast feed right away. This does not mean that your baby cannot have your breast milk. In fact, one of the best things you can do for your baby right now is express your milk so your baby can have it either now, or when he or she is ready. This information will help you get started expressing your milk using hand expression and pump methods. The nurses will help you if you have any questions. (English) Colour

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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

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

Living with Epilepsy After the Birth of a Baby [English] Permalink Public

Describes cautions and actions to take to keep you and your baby safe while continuing to manage your epilepsy. (English) Colour

Living with Epilepsy Before and During Pregnancy [English] Permalink Public

What to think about before you become pregnant and how to care for yourself and manage your epilepsy while pregnant so that no harm comes to your unborn baby. (English) Colour

Stopping your milk supply [English] Permalink Public

There can be many reasons to stop your milk supply. It could be that your baby is now older and ready, or that you need to take medications, like cancer drugs for long-term. This booklet will tell you how you can stop your milk supply, if you have to do it quickly or if you can take your time and wean gradually. (English) Colour