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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

Safe Skin-to-Skin With Your Baby [English] Permalink Public

Healthy babies are more likely to suffocate when we are distracted. This poster describes how to safely do skin-to-skin. (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

Living with Epilepsy After the Birth of a Baby [English] Permalink Public

Describes cautions and actions to take to keep you and your baby safe while continuing to manage your epilepsy. (English) Colour

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

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

This bookmark highlights topics about you and your baby in the Baby's Best Chance book . It also gives you a list of the local Public Health units. NOTE: When ordering this resource, please choose colour. (English) Colour

My Baby's Special Hour (Golden Hour) [English] Permalink Public

This brochure describes what is golden hour and the importance of the golden hour for your baby. (English)

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Living with Epilepsy Before and During Pregnancy [English] Permalink Public

What to think about before you become pregnant and how to care for yourself and manage your epilepsy while pregnant so that no harm comes to your unborn baby. (English) Colour

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

Caring for Your Baby at Risk of Substance Withdrawal: Eat - Sleep - Console [English] Permalink Public

This booklet will guide parents/caregivers of newborns affected by substance use during pregnancy to plan to care for their baby after birth. You learn how you can help your baby stay safe, solutions to common concerns (including those related to Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome), and how nurses will help during your hospital stay, or during your baby's hospital stay, by focusing on the baby's ability to eat, sleep, and be consoled. (English) Colour