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Preparing for Your Labour [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet gives you information on where to go for help if you have concerns about your pregnancy. It discusses your unborn baby's movement, and the induction of labour. Links are provided for more information on having a healthy pregnancy, comfort in labour, and your hospital stay. (English) Colour

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Comfort in Early Labour (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

In the early stages of labour, the best place for you and your family to be is the comfort of your own home. The following information suggests ways to stay comfortable during this time, and it also provides guidelines to assist you in your decision on when to return to the hospital. (English) Colour

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My Baby’s Heartbeat Stopped. What will happen now? (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

For women / pregnant people who have been told their baby had died in the womb to help them understand the options. (English) Colour

Eat Safely, Eat Well: Food Safety During Pregnancy [English] Permalink Public

Your pregnancy is an important time. Eating safe and healthy foods is important to you and your baby. There are many things to consider when choosing and preparing food. This information is designed to help you make the best choices for you and your baby. (English)

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http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Edu...

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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http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/sites/default/files/po...

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

Enhanced Family Visiting Program (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A tear off resource for Public Health Nurses to use when introducing the Enhanced Family Visiting Program. (English) Colour

Best Beginnings: Highlights For Your Pregnancy Bookmark (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This bookmark highlights pregnancy topics in the Baby's Best Chance book and gives you a list of the local Public Health units. NOTE TO STAFF: Please remember to order in COLOUR. Thank you! (English) Colour

You're Not Alone [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.

Usually provided to you by a Social Worker: This perinatal loss booklet includes information about dealing with pregnancy loss, after the loss –caring for your body, you are absolutely normal, taking care of yourself, making it through the year – the first year and beyond, and resources available. (English) Colour

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

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English, Chinese - Traditional, Farsi, French, Korean, Punjabi, Spanish, Vietnamese