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A Screen Positive Result: What does it mean and what do I do now? [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet answers questions about a screen positive result. For more information, please visit, http://www.perinatalservicesbc.ca/our-services/screening-programs/prenatal-genetic-screening/resources. (English)

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Cerebral Function Monitoring: A Guide for Parents [English] Permalink Public

Cerebral function monitoring is a way to check on the health of baby’s brain. Brain cells use electrical impulses to communicate with each other. This monitoring uses a monitor to measure this electrical activity and helps baby’s healthcare team diagnose and manage conditions that affect the brain. Read this fact sheet to learn more. (English) Colour

Are your child's vaccines up to date for Kindergarten? (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Kindergarten Fall School Newsletter reminding parents and guardians about vaccines for young children. (English) Colour

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Are Your Immunizations Up-to-Date? – High School Newsletter Insert [English] Permalink Public

An insert for high schools to put in their parent or student newsletter for all grades. Explains how students can check their immunization records and how to update the records if an immunization is missing. It also explains how to book an appointment if an immunization is needed. (English) Colour

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Safe Sleep for Twins: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

When babies are very young or sick, we place them in separate cribs because each baby can have different medical needs. When your babies are at least 36 weeks old (gestational age), or are within a week of going home, we start getting them ready to sleep at home. (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

Mifegymiso to Start Labour [English] Permalink Public

For pregnancies where the induction of labour is planned. Instructions from our Fetal Diagnostic Service for when a doctor prescribes a medicine called Mifegymiso. The medicine helps start the process of labour at home before coming to the hospital for the induced delivery of your baby. (English) Colour

Skin-to-Skin while on the Jet Ventilator - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Information for parents on what to know and expect when doing skin-to-skin with their baby on a jet ventilator. (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

Online Resources for Early Childhood Development (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Here are some resources about caring for your child’s health. Read about keeping your child healthy and safe. Learn how their eyes, teeth, gums, hearing, and communicating change as they grow. (English) Colour