Activity in the first six weeks after giving birth
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37870
IWK. Physiotherapy, IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Family and Newborn Unit, IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology, IWK. Birth Unit.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0898
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
After the hard work of delivery of a baby, many mothers have questions about when they should start to exercises, or return to their usual exercise routine. This guide should help with some of those questions.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Physiotherapy
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- IWK. Family and Newborn Unit
- IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology
- IWK. Birth Unit
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Exercise
- Maternal Health
- Postnatal Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Exercise
- New mothers--Health and hygiene
- Postnatal care
- Abstract
- After the hard work of delivery of a baby, many mothers have questions about when they should start to exercises, or return to their usual exercise routine. This guide should help with some of those questions.
- Notes
- This pamphlet replaces PL-0245 "Exercise Program after Birth of Your Baby" and PL-0246 "Exercise Program after Caesarean Birth" as of 2015.
- Responsibility
- IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0898
IWK. Birth Unit.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0803
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
What it is, how it is performed, when can it be given, effect on labour, side effects.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Birth Unit
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Reproductive Medicine
- Delivery of health care
- Hospitalization
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Therapeutics
- Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
- Maternal Health
- Health Services
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Therapeutics
- Surgery, Operative
- Reproductive health
- Maternal health services
- Hospital patients
- Health services administration
- Diagnosis
- Medical Care
- Abstract
- What it is, how it is performed, when can it be given, effect on labour, side effects.
- Responsibility
- IWK Birth Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0803
[in Arabic] What's in Mom's suitcase?
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37745
IWK. Birth Pre-Admission Clinic, IWK. Birth Unit.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0341-AR
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
In Arabic. List of articles for expectant women and fathers-to-be to bring with them to the IWK.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Birth Pre-Admission Clinic
- IWK. Birth Unit
- Alternate Title
- packing list for when you have a baby at the IWK Health Centre
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- Arabic
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hospitalization
- Parturition
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospital patients
- Childbirth
- Abstract
- In Arabic. List of articles for expectant women and fathers-to-be to bring with them to the IWK.
- Notes
- The English version of this pamphlet is also available.
- The French version of this pamphlet is also available.
- Responsibility
- IWK Birth Pre-Admission Clinic, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0341-AR
[In French] Dans la valise de maman
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37748
IWK. Birth Pre-Admission Clinic, IWK. Birth Unit.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0341-FR
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
In French. List of articles for expectant women and fathers-to-be to bring with them to the IWK.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Birth Pre-Admission Clinic
- IWK. Birth Unit
- Alternate Title
- liste de choses à emporter lorsque vous vous rendez au IWK Health Centre pour donner naissance
- What's in Mom's suitcase?
- packing list for when you have a baby at the IWK Health Centre
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hospitalization
- Parturition
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospital patients
- Childbirth
- Abstract
- In French. List of articles for expectant women and fathers-to-be to bring with them to the IWK.
- Notes
- The English version of this pamphlet is also available.
- Responsibility
- IWK Birth Pre-Admission Clinic, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0341-FR
[in Simplified Chinese] What's in Mom's suitcase?
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37736
IWK. Birth Pre-Admission Clinic, IWK. Birth Unit.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0341-CH
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
In Simplified Chinese. List of articles for expectant women and fathers-to-be to bring with them to the IWK.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Birth Pre-Admission Clinic
- IWK. Birth Unit
- Alternate Title
- packing list for when you have a baby at the IWK Health Centre
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- Simplified Chinese
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hospitalization
- Parturition
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospital patients
- Childbirth
- Abstract
- In Simplified Chinese. List of articles for expectant women and fathers-to-be to bring with them to the IWK.
- Notes
- The English version of this pamphlet is also available.
- The French version of this pamphlet is also available.
- The Arabic version of this pamphlet is also available.
- Responsibility
- IWK Birth Pre-Admission Clinic, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0341-CH
Instructions for Term Spontaneous Rupture of Membranes
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37911
IWK. Birth Unit.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0980
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
If the amniotic fluid (bag of water) around your baby is leaking, and you are waiting to go into labour, it is important that we watch for early signs that may suggest you are developing an infection in the uterus.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Birth Unit
- Alternate Title
- SRM
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Amniotic Fluid
- Prenatal Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Amniotic liquid
- Prenatal care
- Abstract
- If the amniotic fluid (bag of water) around your baby is leaking, and you are waiting to go into labour, it is important that we watch for early signs that may suggest you are developing an infection in the uterus.
- Responsibility
- IWK Birth Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0980
Oral Sucrose for Painful Procedures
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38063
IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics, IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Family and Newborn Unit, IWK. Birth Unit.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1251
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Oral sucrose is a 24% sugar water that causes the body to release endorphins, which are chemicals that can help reduce pain. Oral sucrose can be used to comfort babies under 12 months during procedures that could cause pain.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- IWK. Family and Newborn Unit
- IWK. Birth Unit
- Alternate Title
- A Guide for Patients/Families
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Pain in infants
- Infant Health
- Therapeutics
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Pain
- Therapeutics
- Infants--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- Oral sucrose is a 24% sugar water that causes the body to release endorphins, which are chemicals that can help reduce pain. Oral sucrose can be used to comfort babies under 12 months during procedures that could cause pain.
- Responsibility
- IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1251
Pain Relief and Tips After Having a Baby
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37816
IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics, IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Family and Newborn Unit, IWK. Birth Unit.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2016.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0753
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Information is given on things one can do at home to help relieve pain, what medications can be taken, and what conditions merit contact with a healthcare provider.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- IWK. Family and Newborn Unit
- IWK. Birth Unit
- Alternate Title
- Patient and Family Information
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2016
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Reproductive Medicine
- Infant Health
- Maternal Health
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Therapeutics
- Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
- Women's Health
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Women--Health and hygiene
- Therapeutics
- Surgery, Operative
- Reproductive health
- Maternal health services
- Infants--Health and hygiene
- Diagnosis
- Abstract
- Information is given on things one can do at home to help relieve pain, what medications can be taken, and what conditions merit contact with a healthcare provider.
- Responsibility
- IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0753
Pasteurized Donor Human Milk
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37969
IWK. Birth Unit.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1088
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Mother’s own milk is best for baby. When it is unavailable, the next best option for babies is pasteurized donor human milk (PDHM). The IWK supports families who intend to exclusively breastfeed by offering pasteurized donor human milk, when medically indicated.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Birth Unit
- Alternate Title
- (PDHM)
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Milk Banks
- Milk, Human
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Breast milk--Collection and preservation
- Milk hygiene
- Abstract
- Mother’s own milk is best for baby. When it is unavailable, the next best option for babies is pasteurized donor human milk (PDHM). The IWK supports families who intend to exclusively breastfeed by offering pasteurized donor human milk, when medically indicated.
- Responsibility
- IWK Birth Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1088
Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37809
IWK. Perioperative Services, IWK. Birth Unit, IWK. Obstetrical Day Unit, IWK. Breast Health, IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience, IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology, IWK. Family and Newborn Unit.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0734
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
What it is, the risk factors, ways to prevent it.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Perioperative Services
- IWK. Birth Unit
- IWK. Obstetrical Day Unit
- IWK. Breast Health
- IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience
- IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology
- IWK. Family and Newborn Unit
- Alternate Title
- What are some of the risks, symptoms and preventions?
- Patient and Family Information
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Venous Thromboembolism - prevention & control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Thromboembolism--Prevention
- Abstract
- What it is, the risk factors, ways to prevent it.
- Notes
- The French version of this pamphlet is also available.
- Responsibility
- IWK Perioperative Services, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0734
What's in Mom's suitcase?
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37723
IWK. Birth Pre-Admission Clinic, IWK. Perinatal Centre, IWK. Birth Unit.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0341
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
List of articles for expectant women and fathers-to-be to bring with them to the IWK.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Birth Pre-Admission Clinic
- IWK. Perinatal Centre
- IWK. Birth Unit
- Alternate Title
- packing list for when you have a baby at the IWK Health Centre
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hospitalization
- Parturition
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospital patients
- Childbirth
- Abstract
- List of articles for expectant women and fathers-to-be to bring with them to the IWK.
- Notes
- The French version of this pamphlet is also available.
- The Arabic version of this pamphlet is also available.
- Responsibility
- IWK Birth Pre-Admission Clinic, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0341
