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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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Increasing Your Milk Supply While Your Baby is in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Information for mothers on how to increase milk supply, how to know when they are making enough milk, and what to do if they do not have enough milk. (English) Colour

Using a Breast Pump (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This contains information on how mothers should use a breast pump, as well as how to store excess milk. (English) Colour

Increasing Breast Milk Supply (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This brochure provides information about increasing milk supply for breastfeeding mothers including Public Health contact information, prescription medication, and how you know if you have enough milk. (English) Colour

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Your Late Preterm Baby (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A ‘late preterm’ baby is a baby born three to five weeks early, or between 35 weeks and 37 weeks of pregnancy. These babies are usually healthier than babies born earlier, but there is a chance they could have certain health problems. This information is meant to help you care for your baby at home and know what to watch for. (English) Black & White

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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Your First Days at Home with Your New Baby (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This Best Beginnings brochure provides information about your first days at home with a new baby including Public Health contact information, when to call a health care provider, and resources available. (English) Colour

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Healthy Eating for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Under Revision

This booklet has lots of information on how to eat healthy during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Includes information on what nutrients, vitamins, supplements you need. Gives tips on what makes a healthy meal plan as well as suggestions for healthy snacks. Pregnancy is a time to be extra careful about safely handling food and choosing foods that are safe to eat. Outlines what foods to be careful of. Lastly, there are suggestions for how to prevent common conditions during pregnancy such as nausea, heart burn, and constipation. (English) Colour

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Yeast and Thrush Infections (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Yeast (Candida) is a fungus, which often lives in humans. Too much yeast can lead to an infection. It can be found in the baby’s mouth (called ‘thrush’) and/or diaper area. It can also be found in the vagina and on the skin or nipples of the breastfeeding/chest feeding parent. This pamphlet describes the signs to watch for and how the infection is treated. (English) Colour