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Feeding Your Baby When Supplementing is Needed (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Sometimes there are medical reasons for babies needing more milk than mothers can make in the first days after birth. We call it ‘medical supplementation’. This is often needed because the baby has a low sugar level in their blood (low blood sugar), they are not gaining weight as expected, or they have been born premature. Think of this added milk as ‘medicine’ for your baby. (English) Colour

Feeding Your Baby Using a Nipple Shield (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Nipple shield information for breastfeeding or chestfeeding parents including when and how to use it, how to wean baby off of using the shield, and how to clean the shield. (English) Colour

Ways to Give Extra Milk to Your Breastfed Baby (Fraser Health) [Punjabi] Permalink Public

There are a very few times when some babies need extra milk (supplements) even when they are breastfed. This booklet describes the different ways you can give extra milk to your baby. (Punjabi) Colour

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Ways to Give Extra Milk to Your Breastfed Baby (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

There are a very few times when some babies need extra milk (supplements) even when they are breastfed. This booklet describes the different ways you can give extra milk to your baby. (English) Colour

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English (256641), Chinese - Simplified (267109), Punjabi (264137)

Having Your Baby - Your Hospital Stay (Fraser Health) [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Under Revision

Having a baby is a very exciting time! Our goal is to help you and your family welcome this baby in a safe and caring environment. Read this booklet carefully. It is meant to help you plan your stay and know what to expect when you come to the hospital to have your baby. Bring this booklet with you when you come to the hospital. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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English, Chinese - Simplified (266618), Punjabi (266557)

Activities to Help Your Baby Develop (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Someone from a specific health profession or program usually gives this resource to the person who needs it and reviews it with them. Before using this information, please review it with someone from that profession or program.

These activities and positions will help your baby develop. Spend at least 3 to 5 minutes with each activity. This gives your baby time to respond. If you baby begins to fuss, stop or change to a different activity. (English) Colour

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 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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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

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