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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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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

Online Resources for You and Your Baby [English] Permalink Public

Congratulations on the birth of your new baby! Here are some resources about caring for your health and the health of your baby. (English) Colour

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Families and Babies Program (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This program offers follow-up care to mothers / birthing parents and their babies by a midwife for up to 4 weeks after the birth. (English) Colour

Online Resources For Your Pregnancy [English] Permalink Public

Having a baby is a very exciting time! Here are some resources to help you and your family welcome this baby into your life. (English) Colour

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Postpartum Depression [English] Permalink Public

Childbearing is usually marked with celebration, but families and the broader community may forget that this can be a stressful time for a mother. Sometimes, the experience can be so disorganized and exhausting that the woman becomes too sad, anxious or overwhelmed to get back to her normal life. This can be a sign of postpartum depression. (English)

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Fetal Diagnosis Service [English] Permalink Public

The Fetal Diagnosis Service clinic helps pregnant people and their families when their ultrasound shows something unusual. We provide the support and the information you need to understand the ultrasound result and to decide what to do next. This factsheet explains what you can expect at your first appointment at the clinic. (English) Colour

Pregnancy and Nutrition: Folate and Neural Tube Defects [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about pregnancy and nutrition including overview and importance of folate and folic acid, how common are neural tube defects, recommended dietary allowance, and risks. Number 38c. (English)

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Pregnancy and Alcohol Use [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File overview about pregnancy and alcohol use including risks and available resources. Number 38d. (English)

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You and Your Medicines – Birthing Units [English] Permalink Public

Your safety is important to us. This sheet gives you tips on how we can work together to make sure you take your medicines safely, both while in the hospital and when you get home. (English) Colour