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About Polyhydramnios (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Polyhydramnios (say pawl-ee-hi-dram-nee-os) is a medical term for when there is too much of the fluid that surrounds your baby (called amniotic fluid). The fluid is measured during an ultrasound. (English) Colour

About Intrauterine Growth Restriction (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This simply means the baby is not growing in the womb as it should. The baby is not getting the enough nutrients and oxygen through the placenta. Sometimes, there is not enough amniotic fluid as well. (English) Colour

Diabetes and Pregnancy (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet explains this type of diabetes, how to care for yourself during your pregnancy, why it is important for both you and your baby, includes food and activity log, and includes my urine ketones and blood sugar log. For pregnant women attending the Diabetes and Pregnancy Clinic at Burnaby Hospital. (English) Colour

Diabetes and Pregnancy (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet explains this type of diabetes, how to care for yourself during your pregnancy, why it is important for both you and your baby, includes food and activity log, and includes my urine ketones and blood sugar log. For pregnant women attending the Diabetes and Pregnancy Clinic at Royal Columbian Hospital. (English) Colour

Diabetes and Pregnancy (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet explains this type of diabetes, how to care for yourself during your pregnancy, why it is important for both you and your baby, includes food and activity log, and includes my urine ketones and blood sugar log. For pregnant women attending the Diabetes and Pregnancy Clinic at Jim Pattison Outpatient Care & Surgery Centre. (English) Colour

Diabetes and Pregnancy (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet explains this type of diabetes, how to care for yourself during your pregnancy, why it is important for both you and your baby, includes food and activity log, and includes my urine ketones and blood sugar log. For pregnant women attending the Diabetes and Pregnancy Clinic at Abbotsford Regional Hospital & Cancer Centre. (English) Colour

Induction of Labour (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

For most pregnancies, labour starts on its own. For some pregnancies, labour needs help to get started. ‘Induction’ is when we start or ‘induce’ labour for you. This is usually done when your doctor or midwife (care provider) feels the risks to you or your baby are greater than the risk of carrying on with the pregnancy. (English) Colour

Postpartum Contraception and IUD Clinic (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Our clinic can help. Any woman who has had a baby in the past and wants to learn more about birth control can use our clinic. (English) Colour

Amniocentesis [English] Permalink Public

We do an amniocentesis (say am-nee-oh-sen-tee-sis) to take a small sample of the fluid that surrounds your baby in the womb (uterus). Many people refer to this test as an “amnio”. This sheet reviews the reasons for having an amnio, the risks, and the way we do the test. It also includes how to care for yourself afterwards, what to watch for, and who to call with concerns. (English) Colour

Our Sacred Journey: Indigenous Pregnancy Passport [English] Permalink Public

Our Sacred Journey: Indigenous Pregnancy Passport is a culturally appropriate health promotion resource empowering women and families through their sacred journey of pregnancy. The resource incorporates Indigenous people traditional beliefs and values as well as clinical best practices. A booklet to support women in having a healthy pregnancy, tracking their progress, and preparing for their baby. (English)

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