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Feeding Your Baby When Supplementing is Needed (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Sometimes there are medical reasons for babies needing more milk than mothers can make in the first days after birth. We call it ‘medical supplementation’. This is often needed because the baby has a low sugar level in their blood (low blood sugar), they are not gaining weight as expected, or they have been born premature. Think of this added milk as ‘medicine’ for your baby. (English) Colour

Feeding Your Baby Using a Nipple Shield (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Nipple shield information for breastfeeding or chestfeeding parents including when and how to use it, how to wean baby off of using the shield, and how to clean the shield. (English) Colour

Ways to Give Extra Milk to Your Breastfed Baby (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

There are a very few times when some babies need extra milk (supplements) even when they are breastfed. This booklet describes the different ways you can give extra milk to your baby. (English) Colour

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Having Your Baby - Your Hospital Stay (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Having a baby is a very exciting time! Our goal is to help you and your family welcome this baby in a safe and caring environment. Read this booklet carefully. It is meant to help you plan your stay and know what to expect when you come to the hospital to have your baby. Bring this booklet with you when you come to the hospital. (English) Colour

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Looking after your Feeding Tube at Home - Mic-Key Gastrostomy Tube [English] Permalink Public

This is a guidebook for you and your caregivers. It includes step by step instructions for caring for your skin and base, checking the balloon, and dealing with possible problems. Made especially for clients of Health Services for Community Living. (English) Colour

Expressing Your Breast Milk: When Your Baby is in the Hospital (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

While in the hospital, your baby might not be able to breast feed right away. This does not mean that your baby cannot have your breast milk. In fact, one of the best things you can do for your baby right now is express your milk so your baby can have it either now, or when he or she is ready. This information will help you get started expressing your milk using hand expression and pump methods. The nurses will help you if you have any questions. (English) Colour

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How to Feed your Growing Child Ages 2 to 5 [English] Permalink Public

Offers information to caregivers on the best practice in feeding children ages 2 to 5. Easy-to-read recommendations on the types and the amount of food to offer, as well as tips on the optimal feeding relationship and food safety. (English) Colour

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Arabic (264625), Korean (264627), Vietnamese (264629), Tagalog (264626), Punjabi (264628), English (264630), Chinese - Traditional (264706), Spanish (264707)

Nasogastric Tube Feeding - A Guide for Parents [English] Permalink Public

This booklet tells you about how to feed your child through their nasogastric (NG) tube feedings and how to take care of the equipment. This booklet also tells you what problems to look out for and what to do if they come up. (English) Colour

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

Transitioning Your Baby From the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit To the Pediatric Unit (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Your baby is getting well enough to soon be transitioned (moved) to our pediatric unit. This means your baby will no longer need special nursing care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). (English) Colour