About the Baby-Friendly Initiative and Infant Feeding Policy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38215
Nova Scotia Health Authority. South Shore Regional Hospital. Women and Children Health Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2365
- Available Online
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The Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI) is an international program created to support parents, babies, and families by supporting families to make an informed decision about how they feed their baby, promoting practices that give parents and babies a healthy start, and protecting families from marketing pressures. All hospitals and public health units in Nova Scotia Health are working towards becoming designated as Baby-Friendly. The IWK became designated in 2019. This pamphlet explains what staff …
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. South Shore Regional Hospital. Women and Children Health Services
- Alternate Title
- About the BFI and IFP
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Infant
- Nutrition
- Breast Feeding
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Infants--Nutrition
- Breastfeeding
- Specialty
- Gynecology
- Abstract
- The Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI) is an international program created to support parents, babies, and families by supporting families to make an informed decision about how they feed their baby, promoting practices that give parents and babies a healthy start, and protecting families from marketing pressures. All hospitals and public health units in Nova Scotia Health are working towards becoming designated as Baby-Friendly. The IWK became designated in 2019. This pamphlet explains what staff at a Baby-Friendly facility will help you to do. It also gives information about Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health's Infant Feeding Policy. A link for more information is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Women and Children Health Services, South Shore Regional Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2365
After your image-guided core biopsy of the breast
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38154
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Diagnostic Imaging.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2320
- Available Online
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During an image-guided core biopsy of the breast, a radiologist (a doctor who specializes in reading medical images like X-rays and ultrasounds) uses a needle to take small tissue samples from your breast. This pamphlet explains what will happen after the test. Topics include controlling pain and/or discomfort, activity, and black dots at the puncture site. Signs of an infection or that the puncture site is not healing well, and information about when you will get your results is included. Cont…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Diagnostic Imaging
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (4 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Breast Diseases - diagnosis
- Biopsy
- Aftercare
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Breast--Diseases--Diagnosis
- Breast--Biopsy
- Specialty
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Abstract
- During an image-guided core biopsy of the breast, a radiologist (a doctor who specializes in reading medical images like X-rays and ultrasounds) uses a needle to take small tissue samples from your breast. This pamphlet explains what will happen after the test. Topics include controlling pain and/or discomfort, activity, and black dots at the puncture site. Signs of an infection or that the puncture site is not healing well, and information about when you will get your results is included. Contact information for the Nova Scotia Breast Screening Program (NSBSP) Patient Navigator is given.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Diagnostic Imaging; adapted with permission from IWK Health
- Pamphlet Number
- 2320
Augmentation mammaplasty : care at home
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35456
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Plastic Surgery.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0649
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
An augmentation mammaplasty (breast enlargement) is usually done under general anesthetic. This means you will be put to sleep for the surgery. The surgeon will make a pocket between the chest wall and breast tissue. They will then place a saline or a gel implant into this pocket. This pamphlet explains what will happen after your surgery, including how to care for the incision(s), discomfort, and instructions about activity. A list of symptoms that require immediate medical attention is provid…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Plastic Surgery
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Mammaplasty
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Augmentation mammaplasty
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Breast disease
- Surgery
- Abstract
- An augmentation mammaplasty (breast enlargement) is usually done under general anesthetic. This means you will be put to sleep for the surgery. The surgeon will make a pocket between the chest wall and breast tissue. They will then place a saline or a gel implant into this pocket. This pamphlet explains what will happen after your surgery, including how to care for the incision(s), discomfort, and instructions about activity. A list of symptoms that require immediate medical attention is provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Plastic Surgery
- Pamphlet Number
- 0649
Breast lumpectomy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37522
Nova Scotia Health Authority. General Surgery.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2246
- Available Online
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This guide will help you and your family through your surgery experience. It will help you to learn about the care you will receive and how you can help yourself before and after surgery. Topics include: what is a lumpectomy, your health care team, medications, getting ready for surgery, the day of surgery, wire (needle) localization, after your surgery, taking care of your incision, and follow-up visits with your surgeon.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. General Surgery
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (13 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Lymph Node Excision
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Lymph nodes--Cancer
- Specialty
- Breast Disease
- Abstract
- This guide will help you and your family through your surgery experience. It will help you to learn about the care you will receive and how you can help yourself before and after surgery. Topics include: what is a lumpectomy, your health care team, medications, getting ready for surgery, the day of surgery, wire (needle) localization, after your surgery, taking care of your incision, and follow-up visits with your surgeon.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: General Surgery
- Pamphlet Number
- 2246
Breast pumping to develop and keep up your milk supply : Aberdeen Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38230
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Aberdeen Hospital. Maternal and Child Health Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2134
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains how to develop your milk supply, how often to pump, how to keep up your supply, storage, and cleaning the pump. A sample breast pumping log is provided.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Aberdeen Hospital. Maternal and Child Health Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (13 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Breast Milk Expression - methods
- Breast Feeding - methods
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Breast milk--Collection and preservation
- Breastfeeding
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains how to develop your milk supply, how often to pump, how to keep up your supply, storage, and cleaning the pump. A sample breast pumping log is provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Maternal and Child Health Services, Aberdeen Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2134
Breast reconstruction guidebook
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35574
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Plastic Surgery.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1592
- Available Online
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This pamphlet is a breast reconstruction guidebook. Your health care team will fill out the pamphlet with your appointments and breast cancer summary. They will also write summaries of the initial, secondary, and nipple/areola breast reconstructions. The pamphlet explains how to care for the drainage tube, how to empty the drain, and when the drains will be removed. Post-mastectomy and post-breast reconstruction draining schedule charts are included. The pamphlet describes signs of infection or…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Plastic Surgery
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (18 p.): digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Breast Neoplasms - surgery
- Mastectomy, Segmental
- Mammaplasty
- Breast Implants
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Mammaplasty
- Breast--Cancer--Surgery
- Breast implants
- Lumpectomy
- Specialty
- Breast Disease
- Abstract
- This pamphlet is a breast reconstruction guidebook. Your health care team will fill out the pamphlet with your appointments and breast cancer summary. They will also write summaries of the initial, secondary, and nipple/areola breast reconstructions. The pamphlet explains how to care for the drainage tube, how to empty the drain, and when the drains will be removed. Post-mastectomy and post-breast reconstruction draining schedule charts are included. The pamphlet describes signs of infection or problems and who to call in case of an emergency.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Division of Plastic Surgery, HI site
- Pamphlet Number
- 1592
Breast reduction surgery : care at home
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35448
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Plastic Surgery.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0457
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
During breast reduction surgery (reduction mammoplasty), a plastic surgeon removes breast tissue to reshape and decrease the size of the breasts. This pamphlet describes care after surgery. Expectations regarding discomfort, activity, nutrition, sensation, swelling, and bruising are given. A list of symptoms that require immediate medical attention are given.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Plastic Surgery
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Mammaplasty
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Reduction mammaplasty
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Surgery
- Abstract
- During breast reduction surgery (reduction mammoplasty), a plastic surgeon removes breast tissue to reshape and decrease the size of the breasts. This pamphlet describes care after surgery. Expectations regarding discomfort, activity, nutrition, sensation, swelling, and bruising are given. A list of symptoms that require immediate medical attention are given.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Plastic Surgery
- Pamphlet Number
- 0457
Care after your breast surgery : South Shore Regional Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37538
Nova Scotia Health Authority. South Shore Regional Hospital. Oncology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2253
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet answers questions you may have after breast surgery. The pamphlet explains what to eat and drink, activity guidelines, how to care for your incision, and how to manage pain. The pamphlet describes signs of infection or problems and who to call in case of an emergency.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.): digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Breast Neoplasms - surgery
- Mastectomy
- Mastectomy, Segmental
- Lymph Node Excision
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Breast--Cancer--Surgery
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Lymph nodes--Cancer
- Lymph nodes--Biopsy
- Specialty
- Breast Disease
- Abstract
- This pamphlet answers questions you may have after breast surgery. The pamphlet explains what to eat and drink, activity guidelines, how to care for your incision, and how to manage pain. The pamphlet describes signs of infection or problems and who to call in case of an emergency.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Oncology, South Shore Regional Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2253
Care of your surgical drain(s) : South Shore Regional Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37539
Nova Scotia Health Authority. South Shore Regional Hospital. Oncology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2252
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet describes how to care for your drain(s) after breast surgery. The pamphlet explains what a surgical drain is, when the drains will be removed, how to care for the drainage tube at home, and how to empty the drain. The pamphlet describes signs of infection or problems and who to call in case of an emergency. Draining schedule records are included.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (4 p.): digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Breast - surgery
- Breast Neoplasms
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Breast--Surgery
- Breast--Cancer--Surgery
- Specialty
- Breast Disease
- Abstract
- This pamphlet describes how to care for your drain(s) after breast surgery. The pamphlet explains what a surgical drain is, when the drains will be removed, how to care for the drainage tube at home, and how to empty the drain. The pamphlet describes signs of infection or problems and who to call in case of an emergency. Draining schedule records are included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Oncology, South Shore Regional Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2252
Deuxième nuit du bébé
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36535
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Maternal Child Provincial Policy Working Group.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1965
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
La présente ressource explique les défis auxquels vous pourriez faire face 24 heures après la naissance de votre bébé. Des moyens d’apaiser votre bébé vous sont présentés. Au fur et à mesure que vous apprendrez à connaître les comportements de votre bébé, vous constaterez que c’est au sein, bien blotti contre vous, qu’il se sent le plus réconforté. ; This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1931, “Baby's Second Night”. This pamphlet explains the challenges you may experience 24 hour…
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- Alternate Title
- Baby's second night
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Breastfeeding
- Newborn Infants
- Specialty
- Gynecology
- Abstract
- La présente ressource explique les défis auxquels vous pourriez faire face 24 heures après la naissance de votre bébé. Des moyens d’apaiser votre bébé vous sont présentés. Au fur et à mesure que vous apprendrez à connaître les comportements de votre bébé, vous constaterez que c’est au sein, bien blotti contre vous, qu’il se sent le plus réconforté.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1931, “Baby's Second Night”. This pamphlet explains the challenges you may experience 24 hours after your baby is born. Ways to comfort your baby are provided. As you get to know your baby's behaviours, you will begin to see that they are most comforted by snuggling up to you at your breast/chest.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Maternal Child Provincial Policy Working Group with permission from Jan Barger RN, MA, IBCLC/Lactation Education Consultans; BFI Coordinator
- Pamphlet Number
- 1965
Esophagitis during radiation therapy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37524
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone Radiation Team.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 4016
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Esophagitis is inflammation or irritation of the esophagus (the tube through which food passes when we swallow). It is a side effect that you may experience if your radiation therapy treatments are given to the throat, chest, or breast. You may experience heartburn or a “lump” in your esophagus, the feeling that food is stuck in your esophagus, pain, or difficulty swallowing certain foods. This pamphlet gives tips that may help your esophagitis, information about the Esophageal Soft Diet, and h…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone Radiation Team
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Neoplasms
- Radiotherapy
- Esophagus
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer
- Radiotherapy
- Esophagus
- Specialty
- Cancer Care
- Abstract
- Esophagitis is inflammation or irritation of the esophagus (the tube through which food passes when we swallow). It is a side effect that you may experience if your radiation therapy treatments are given to the throat, chest, or breast. You may experience heartburn or a “lump” in your esophagus, the feeling that food is stuck in your esophagus, pain, or difficulty swallowing certain foods. This pamphlet gives tips that may help your esophagitis, information about the Esophageal Soft Diet, and high-protein, high-calorie drink recipes.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: NSH Central Zone Radiation Team; Approved by: Nova Scotia Cancer Patient Education Committee
- Pamphlet Number
- 4016
Hand expressing breast milk before your baby is born
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36469
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Maternal Child Provincial Policy Working Group.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1928
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet explains the steps to hand express breast milk. Hand expression is a learned skill. It will get easier with practice. A video is listed to help you with the basics. Instructions for how to bring your breast milk to the hospital are given. If you notice any cramping in your uterus when hand expressing, it is very important to stop and talk with your doctor before starting again. This is rare. It is safe to keep breastfeeding your older child.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Colostrum
- Breast Milk Expression - methods
- Breast Feeding - methods
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Colostrum
- Breast milk--Collection and preservation
- Breastfeeding
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains the steps to hand express breast milk. Hand expression is a learned skill. It will get easier with practice. A video is listed to help you with the basics. Instructions for how to bring your breast milk to the hospital are given. If you notice any cramping in your uterus when hand expressing, it is very important to stop and talk with your doctor before starting again. This is rare. It is safe to keep breastfeeding your older child.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Maternal Child Provincial Policy Working Group
- Pamphlet Number
- 1928
How to hand express breast/chest milk : Yarmouth Regional Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36580
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Women and Children's Health Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2004
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet explains the steps to hand express breast/chest milk (take milk from your breasts/chest). It is also called "manual expressing". Hand expression takes practice. It is important to learn how to hand express breast/chest milk in the first hours after your baby is born. Hand expressing helps you make milk and helps your milk come in (also called milk let-down) when you first start to breast/chest feed your baby. A video is listed to help you with the basics. Instructions for how to s…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Women and Children's Health Unit
- Alternate Title
- How to manually express breast/chest milk : Yarmouth Regional Hospital
- How to express breast/chest milk by hand : Yarmouth Regional Hospital
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Breast Milk Expression - methods
- Breast Feeding - methods
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Breast milk--Collection and preservation
- Breastfeeding
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains the steps to hand express breast/chest milk (take milk from your breasts/chest). It is also called "manual expressing". Hand expression takes practice. It is important to learn how to hand express breast/chest milk in the first hours after your baby is born. Hand expressing helps you make milk and helps your milk come in (also called milk let-down) when you first start to breast/chest feed your baby. A video is listed to help you with the basics. Instructions for how to store your breast/chest milk are also given.
- Notes
- Previous title: How to hand express breast milk : Yarmouth Regional Hospital
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Women and Children's Health Unit, Yarmouth Regional Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2004
I have diabetes and I can have a healthy baby! Pregnancy information for individuals with type 1 or type 2 diabetes
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38181
Nova Scotia Health Authority. The Diabetes Care Program of Nova Scotia.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2301
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Pregnancy information for people with diabetes (type 1 or type 2) are given. Topics include: will your baby be healthy, what to do if you are already pregnant, how to keep you and your baby healthy during pregnancy, your health care team, healthy blood glucose targets when planning pregnancy, how to get ready for pregnancy, and what to do if you do not want to have a baby right now. Possible risks to you and the baby are listed. Information on what to expect during pregnancy is listed. Informat…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([8] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Pregnancy in Diabetics
- Blood Glucose
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Diabetes in pregnancy
- Blood glucose
- Abstract
- Pregnancy information for people with diabetes (type 1 or type 2) are given. Topics include: will your baby be healthy, what to do if you are already pregnant, how to keep you and your baby healthy during pregnancy, your health care team, healthy blood glucose targets when planning pregnancy, how to get ready for pregnancy, and what to do if you do not want to have a baby right now. Possible risks to you and the baby are listed. Information on what to expect during pregnancy is listed. Information on whether you can breast/chestfeed your baby is also provided. The French version of this pamphlet 2340, "J’ai le diabète. Puis-je avoir un bébé en santé? Information sur la grossesse pour les personnes atteintes de diabète de type 1 ou de type 2", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: The Diabetes Care Program of Nova Scotia
- Pamphlet Number
- 2301
[I have diabetes and I can have a healthy baby! Pregnancy information for individuals with type 1 or type 2 diabetes]
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38226
Nova Scotia Health Authority. The Diabetes Care Program of Nova Scotia.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2371
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This is an Arabic translation of the English pamphlet 2301. Pregnancy information for people with diabetes (type 1 or type 2) are given. Topics include: will your baby be healthy, what to do if you are already pregnant, how to keep you and your baby healthy during pregnancy, your health care team, healthy blood glucose targets when planning pregnancy, how to get ready for pregnancy, and what to do if you do not want to have a baby right now. Possible risks to you and the baby are listed. Inform…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- Arabic
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([9] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Pregnancy in Diabetics
- Blood Glucose
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Diabetes in pregnancy
- Blood glucose
- Abstract
- This is an Arabic translation of the English pamphlet 2301. Pregnancy information for people with diabetes (type 1 or type 2) are given. Topics include: will your baby be healthy, what to do if you are already pregnant, how to keep you and your baby healthy during pregnancy, your health care team, healthy blood glucose targets when planning pregnancy, how to get ready for pregnancy, and what to do if you do not want to have a baby right now. Possible risks to you and the baby are listed. Information on what to expect during pregnancy is listed. Information on whether you can breast/chestfeed your baby is also provided. The English version of this pamphlet 2301, "I have diabetes and I can have a healthy baby! Pregnancy information for individuals with type 1 or type 2 diabetes", is also available. The French version of this pamphlet 2340, "J’ai le diabète. Puis-je avoir un bébé en santé? Information sur la grossesse pour les personnes atteintes de diabète de type 1 ou de type 2", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: The Diabetes Care Program of Nova Scotia
- Pamphlet Number
- 2371
Image-guided core biopsy of the breast
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38153
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Diagnostic Imaging.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2319
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
During an image-guided core biopsy of the breast, a radiologist (a doctor who specializes in reading medical images like X-rays and ultrasounds) uses a needle to take small tissue samples from your breast. This pamphlet explains why you may need a core biopsy of the breast, how to get ready for this test, how the test is done, and what will happen after the test. Signs of an infection or that the puncture site is not healing well, and information about when you will get your results is included…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Diagnostic Imaging
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Breast Diseases - diagnosis
- Biopsy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Breast--Diseases--Diagnosis
- Breast--Biopsy
- Specialty
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Abstract
- During an image-guided core biopsy of the breast, a radiologist (a doctor who specializes in reading medical images like X-rays and ultrasounds) uses a needle to take small tissue samples from your breast. This pamphlet explains why you may need a core biopsy of the breast, how to get ready for this test, how the test is done, and what will happen after the test. Signs of an infection or that the puncture site is not healing well, and information about when you will get your results is included. Contact information for the Nova Scotia Breast Screening Program (NSBSP) Patient Navigator is given.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Diagnostic Imaging; adapted with permission from IWK Health
- Pamphlet Number
- 2319
Information for patients receiving radiation therapy : breast cancer or ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) of the breast
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37400
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 4008
- Available Online
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This pamphlets answers common questions about receiving radiation therapy for breast cancer or Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) of the breast. Topics include why radiation therapy is used to treat breast cancer or DCIS, what will happen when you come for your treatment planning, how long it will be until you start your radiation treatments, and how long your treatments will take. Information about side effects and support is also provided. A list of questions you may want to ask your health care…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Aftercare
- Breast Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Self Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Breast--Cancer--Patients--Care
- Breast--Cancer--Treatment
- Self-care, Health
- Specialty
- Cancer Care
- Abstract
- This pamphlets answers common questions about receiving radiation therapy for breast cancer or Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) of the breast. Topics include why radiation therapy is used to treat breast cancer or DCIS, what will happen when you come for your treatment planning, how long it will be until you start your radiation treatments, and how long your treatments will take. Information about side effects and support is also provided. A list of questions you may want to ask your health care team is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program; Approved by: Nova Scotia Cancer Patient Education Committee
- Pamphlet Number
- 4008
J’ai le diabète. Puis-je avoir un bébé en santé? : Information sur la grossesse pour les personnes atteintes de diabète de type 1 ou de type 2
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37619
Nova Scotia Health Authority. The Diabetes Care Program of Nova Scotia.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2340
- Available Online
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Informations sur la grossesse pour les personnes atteintes de diabète (de type 1 ou 2). Réponses apportées aux questions suivantes : Le bébé sera-t-il en bonne santé? Que devez-vous faire si vous êtes déjà enceinte? Que devez-vous faire pour que vous et votre bébé ayez une bonne santé pendant la grossesse? Informations données sur les aspects suivants : équipe de soins de santé, cible glycémique lors de la planification d’une grossesse, comment se préparer à une grossesse et que faire si vous n…
- Available Online
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- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([8] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Pregnancy in Diabetics
- Blood Glucose
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Diabetes in pregnancy
- Blood glucose
- Abstract
- Informations sur la grossesse pour les personnes atteintes de diabète (de type 1 ou 2). Réponses apportées aux questions suivantes : Le bébé sera-t-il en bonne santé? Que devez-vous faire si vous êtes déjà enceinte? Que devez-vous faire pour que vous et votre bébé ayez une bonne santé pendant la grossesse? Informations données sur les aspects suivants : équipe de soins de santé, cible glycémique lors de la planification d’une grossesse, comment se préparer à une grossesse et que faire si vous ne voulez pas avoir de bébé pour le moment. Risques possibles pour vous et le bébé. Informations sur ce à quoi s’attendre pendant une grossesse ainsi que sur l’allaitement de votre bébé.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 22301, “I have diabetes and I can have a healthy baby! Pregnancy information for individuals with type 1 or type 2 diabetes". Pregnancy information for people with diabetes (type 1 or type 2) are given. Topics include: will your baby be healthy, what to do if you are already pregnant, how to keep you and your baby healthy during pregnancy, your health care team, healthy blood glucose targets when planning pregnancy, how to get ready for pregnancy, and what to do if you do not want to have a baby right now. Possible risks to you and the baby are listed. Information on what to expect during pregnancy is listed. Information on whether you can breast/chestfeed your baby is also provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: The Diabetes Care Program of Nova Scotia
- Pamphlet Number
- 2340
Lymph node dissection at the QEII
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35727
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Surgery Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1205
- Available Online
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This guide will help you and your family through your surgery experience. It will help you to learn about the care you will receive and how you can help yourself before and after surgery. Topics include: lymph nodes (what are they? what happens after they are removed?), getting ready for surgery, the day of surgery, after your surgery, exercises after surgery, getting out of bed for the first time, taking care of your incision and drainage tubes, exercises at home, and followup visits with your…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Surgery Clinic
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (21 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Lymph Node Excision
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Lymph nodes--Cancer
- Specialty
- Breast Disease
- Abstract
- This guide will help you and your family through your surgery experience. It will help you to learn about the care you will receive and how you can help yourself before and after surgery. Topics include: lymph nodes (what are they? what happens after they are removed?), getting ready for surgery, the day of surgery, after your surgery, exercises after surgery, getting out of bed for the first time, taking care of your incision and drainage tubes, exercises at home, and followup visits with your surgeon.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Surgery Clinic staff, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1205
Male Breast Cancer
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37430
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1686
- Available Online
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About 1% of all breast cancer diagnoses in Canada happen in males. This pamphlet describes the signs of breast cancer in men, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (4 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Breast Neoplasms, Male
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer in men
- Breast--Cancer
- Specialty
- Men's Health
- Abstract
- About 1% of all breast cancer diagnoses in Canada happen in males. This pamphlet describes the signs of breast cancer in men, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Health Authority Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1686
