name:"IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit" found 18 records - Provincial Hospitals Library Catalogue

Breastfeeding your baby in the NICU

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IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, IWK. Neonatal Care Team. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2020.

Pamphlet Number: PL-0318

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Information about breastfeeding your preterm infant in the IWK Health Centre's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

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Corporate Author: IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; IWK. Neonatal Care Team

Alternate Title: a guide for parents

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): Intensive Care Units; Milk, Human

Subjects (LCSH): Breastfeeding; Intensive care units

Abstract: Information about breastfeeding your preterm infant in the IWK Health Centre's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Responsibility: IWK Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Halifax, NS

Pamphlet Number: PL-0318

Breast Milk Collection, Preparation and Storage

https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37885

IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, IWK. Clinical Nutrition, IWK. Neonatal Care Team. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2020.

Pamphlet Number: PL-0919

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Formerly titled "NICU Nutrition Services". The IWK Health Centre's NICU has a Breast Milk Preparation room and a system for tracking breast milk. Every mother and baby is given a unique barcode. This allows the mother’s expressed breast milk to be safely stored and fed to her baby or babies.

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Corporate Author: IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; IWK. Clinical Nutrition; IWK. Neonatal Care Team

Alternate Title: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) & Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU); NICU Nutrition Services

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): Breast Milk Expression; Milk, Human

Subjects (LCSH): Breast milk--Collection and preservation

Abstract: Formerly titled "NICU Nutrition Services". The IWK Health Centre's NICU has a Breast Milk Preparation room and a system for tracking breast milk. Every mother and baby is given a unique barcode. This allows the mother’s expressed breast milk to be safely stored and fed to her baby or babies.

Responsibility: IWK Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Halifax, NS

Pamphlet Number: PL-0919

Cue-Based Feeding

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IWK. Neonatal Care Team, IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2022.

Pamphlet Number: PL-1094

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As your baby grows they will show more consistent signs that they are ready to feed by mouth.

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Corporate Author: IWK. Neonatal Care Team; IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Alternate Title: A Step-By-Step Approach for Families

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): Feeding Behavior; Neonatal Care

Subjects (LCSH): Newborn infants--Nutrition

Abstract: As your baby grows they will show more consistent signs that they are ready to feed by mouth.

Responsibility: IWK Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Halifax, NS

Pamphlet Number: PL-1094

Feeding your baby by bottle

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IWK. Clinical Nutrition, IWK. Neonatal Care Team, IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2020.

Pamphlet Number: PL-0960

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This handout was created to use with the booklet “Infant Formula: What you need to know” from NSHA https://www.nshealth.ca/sites/nshealth.ca/files/patientinformation/08103.pdf

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Corporate Author: IWK. Clinical Nutrition; IWK. Neonatal Care Team; IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Alternate Title: Frequently asked questions

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): Bottle Feeding; Infant Care

Subjects (LCSH): Bottle feeding; Newborn infants--Nutrition

Abstract: This handout was created to use with the booklet “Infant Formula: What you need to know” from NSHA https://www.nshealth.ca/sites/nshealth.ca/files/patientinformation/08103.pdf

Responsibility: IWK Clinical Nutrition, Halifax, NS

Pamphlet Number: PL-0960

[in French] Bienvenue au programme suivi périnatal

https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38133

IWK. Perinatal Follow Up, IWK. Neonatal Care Team, IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2019.

Pamphlet Number: PL-0010-Fr

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Introduction to the Perinatal Follow-Up Program.

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Corporate Author: IWK. Perinatal Follow Up; IWK. Neonatal Care Team; IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Alternate Title: Informations à l'áttention des parents; Welcome! to the Perinatal Follow-Up Program; Information for Families

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): Aftercare; Child Health Services - organization & administration; Infant, Premature - growth & development; Infant Health

Subjects (LCSH): Child health services--Administration; Hospitals--After care; Infants--Care; Premature infants--Development

Abstract: Introduction to the Perinatal Follow-Up Program.

Notes: The English version of this pamphlet is also available.

Responsibility: IWK Perinatal Follow Up, Halifax, NS

Pamphlet Number: PL-0010-Fr

[In French] Guide pour les parents

https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37971

IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, IWK. Neonatal Care Team, IWK. Family and Newborn Unit. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2021.

Pamphlet Number: PL-1030-FR

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In French. Tout de suite après la naissance, le contact peau contre peau est favorisé en plaçant votre bébé sur votre poitrine. Le contact peau contre peau est encouragé tant après un accouchement vaginal que par césarienne. / Skin-to-skin contact is supported immediately after birth by placing your baby on your chest. Skin to skin contact will be supported after both vaginal and cesarean births.

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Corporate Author: IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; IWK. Neonatal Care Team; IWK. Family and Newborn Unit

Alternate Title: Le contact peau contre peau; A Parent's guide to skin-to-skin contact

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: IWK Health Centre

Date of Publication: 2021

Format: Pamphlet

Language: French

Physical Description: 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Infant Care; Infant, Newborn - psychology; Parent-Child Relations; Touch

Subjects (LCSH): Newborn infants--Care; Parent and infant--Psychological aspects; Touch

Abstract: In French. Tout de suite après la naissance, le contact peau contre peau est favorisé en plaçant votre bébé sur votre poitrine. Le contact peau contre peau est encouragé tant après un accouchement vaginal que par césarienne. / Skin-to-skin contact is supported immediately after birth by placing your baby on your chest. Skin to skin contact will be supported after both vaginal and cesarean births.

Notes: This shared resource by IWK Health Centre and NSHA replaces IWK's previous patient pamphlets PL-0586-FR and PL-0662-FR.

Responsibility: IWK Health Centre and NSHA

Pamphlet Number: PL-1030-FR

[In French] Réduire le stress du nouveau-né

https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38009

IWK. Neonatal Care Team, IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2021.

Pamphlet Number: PL-0827-FR

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In French. Il est important de tenir votre bébé dans vos bras et d’avoir avec lui un contact peau contre peau le plus rapidement possible après l’accouchement. / Holding your baby in skin-to-skin contact in an unhurried environment as soon as possible after delivery is an important time for you and your baby to connect.

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Corporate Author: IWK. Neonatal Care Team; IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Alternate Title: Initiative « amis des bébés » du IWK; Reducing Newborn Stress; by the IWK Baby Friendly Initiative

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: IWK Health Centre

Date of Publication: 2021

Format: Pamphlet

Language: French

Physical Description: 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Infant Care; Infant, Newborn - psychology; Stress, Psychological - prevention & control

Subjects (LCSH): Newborn infants--Psychology; Stress in children--Preventionne

Abstract: In French. Il est important de tenir votre bébé dans vos bras et d’avoir avec lui un contact peau contre peau le plus rapidement possible après l’accouchement. / Holding your baby in skin-to-skin contact in an unhurried environment as soon as possible after delivery is an important time for you and your baby to connect.

Responsibility: IWK Neonatal Care Team, Halifax, NS

Pamphlet Number: PL-0827-FR

[In French] Soutien à l’allaitement maternel

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IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, IWK. Neonatal Care Team, IWK. Pharmacy. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2021.

Pamphlet Number: PL-0658-FR

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In French. La plupart des mères trouvent qu’il faut du temps pour établir et maintenir la production d’une bonne quantité de lait. Beaucoup de mères s’inquiètent de la quantité de lait qu’elles produisent. / Some things you can do to increase your milk supply.

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Corporate Author: IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; IWK. Neonatal Care Team; IWK. Pharmacy

Alternate Title: Programme de santé des femmes et des nouveau-nés; Supporting Milk Supply; Women’s and Newborn Health Program

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: IWK Health Centre

Date of Publication: 2021

Format: Pamphlet

Language: French

Physical Description: 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Breast Milk Expression; Milk, Human

Subjects (LCSH): Breastfeeding

Abstract: In French. La plupart des mères trouvent qu’il faut du temps pour établir et maintenir la production d’une bonne quantité de lait. Beaucoup de mères s’inquiètent de la quantité de lait qu’elles produisent. / Some things you can do to increase your milk supply.

Notes: Former English title is "Breastfeeding: Hints to help you increase your milk supply - Women’s and Newborn Health Program".

Responsibility: IWK Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Halifax, NS

Pamphlet Number: PL-0658-FR

Oral Immune Therapy

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IWK. Neonatal Care Team, IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2022.

Pamphlet Number: PL-1095

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Small amounts of early breastmilk (colostrum) provides protection for babies born premature or ill. Colostrum is produced by the breast tissue in late pregnancy and provides baby’s first milk. Colostrum is rich in nutrients and contains antibodies that guard against disease. OIT is provided to all babies who are not feeding. It will be your baby’s first immunity that only you can provide.

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Corporate Author: IWK. Neonatal Care Team; IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Alternate Title: OIT

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): Infant, Newborn - immunology; Infant Nutrition Disorders - diet therapy; Milk, Human - immunology

Subjects (LCSH): Newborn infants--Immunology; Newborn infants--Nutrition; Nutrition disorders in infants--Diet therapy

Abstract: Small amounts of early breastmilk (colostrum) provides protection for babies born premature or ill. Colostrum is produced by the breast tissue in late pregnancy and provides baby’s first milk. Colostrum is rich in nutrients and contains antibodies that guard against disease. OIT is provided to all babies who are not feeding. It will be your baby’s first immunity that only you can provide.

Responsibility: IWK Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Halifax, NS

Pamphlet Number: PL-1095

Parent Partners

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IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, IWK. Neonatal Care Team. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2021.

Pamphlet Number: PL-0860

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Parent Partners are a group of volunteers who have had babies in the NICU. We're here to help you parent in the NICU and to support you while you're here.

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Corporate Author: IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; IWK. Neonatal Care Team

Alternate Title: Building Heart Connections in the NICU

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): Hospital Volunteers; Hospital Units; Intensive Care Units, Neonatal; Neonatal Care

Subjects (LCSH): Hospital wards; Neonatal intensive care; Newborn infants--Care; Volunteers

Abstract: Parent Partners are a group of volunteers who have had babies in the NICU. We're here to help you parent in the NICU and to support you while you're here.

Responsibility: IWK Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Halifax, NS

Pamphlet Number: PL-0860

A Parent's guide to skin-to-skin contact

https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37950

IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, IWK. Neonatal Care Team, IWK. Family and Newborn Unit. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2021.

Pamphlet Number: PL-1030

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Skin-to-skin contact is supported immediately after birth by placing your baby on your chest. Skin to skin contact will be supported after both vaginal and cesarean births.

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Corporate Author: IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; IWK. Neonatal Care Team; IWK. Family and Newborn Unit

Alternate Title: What you can do to support your baby

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): Infant Care; Infant, Newborn - psychology; Parent-Child Relations; Touch

Subjects (LCSH): Newborn infants--Care; Parent and infant--Psychological aspects; Touch

Abstract: Skin-to-skin contact is supported immediately after birth by placing your baby on your chest. Skin to skin contact will be supported after both vaginal and cesarean births.

Notes: This shared resource by IWK Health Centre and NSHA replaces IWK's previous patient pamphlets PL-0586 and PL-0662.

Responsibility: IWK Health Centre and NSHA

Pamphlet Number: PL-1030

A Parent’s Guide to Soothers

https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37943

IWK. Family and Newborn Unit, IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2021.

Pamphlet Number: PL-1019

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There are many things to consider before making an informed decision about giving your infant a soother. Soothers can interfere with successful breastfeeding.

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Corporate Author: IWK. Family and Newborn Unit; IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Alternate Title: What you need to know about pacifiers and soothers; by the IWK Baby Friendly Initiative

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): Infant Care; Pacifiers

Subjects (LCSH): Comforting of infants; Pacifiers (Infant care)

Abstract: There are many things to consider before making an informed decision about giving your infant a soother. Soothers can interfere with successful breastfeeding.

Notes: The French version of this pamphlet is also available.

Responsibility: IWK Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Halifax, NS

Pamphlet Number: PL-1019

Preventing Falls in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37887

IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience, IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2022.

Pamphlet Number: PL-0950

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Falls are the most common injury during pregnancy. The weight of the growing baby can shift your centre of gravity and affect your sense of balance. Hormone changes can affect the way you move and walk. Blood sugar level changes or blood pressure changes during pregnancy can sometimes make you feel faint and dizzy. In the NICU, there is a greater risk of falling because of lines and tubes, special equipment, incubators, dimmed lighting, lack of sleep, and medications. Tips to help reduce yo…

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Corporate Author: IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience; IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Alternate Title: (NICU)

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): Accidental Falls - prevention & control; Patient Safety; Safety Management

Subjects (LCSH): Falls (Accidents)--Prevention; Hospitals--Safety measures; Patient safety

Abstract: Falls are the most common injury during pregnancy. The weight of the growing baby can shift your centre of gravity and affect your sense of balance. Hormone changes can affect the way you move and walk. Blood sugar level changes or blood pressure changes during pregnancy can sometimes make you feel faint and dizzy. In the NICU, there is a greater risk of falling because of lines and tubes, special equipment, incubators, dimmed lighting, lack of sleep, and medications. Tips to help reduce your risk of falls.

Responsibility: IWK Patient Safety & Risk, Halifax, NS

Pamphlet Number: PL-0950

Reducing Newborn Stress

https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37849

IWK. Neonatal Care Team, IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2021.

Pamphlet Number: PL-0827

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Holding your baby in skin-to-skin contact in an unhurried environment as soon as possible after delivery is an important time for you and your baby to connect.

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Corporate Author: IWK. Neonatal Care Team; IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Alternate Title: by the IWK Baby Friendly Initiative

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): Infant Care; Infant, Newborn - psychology; Stress, Psychological - prevention & control

Subjects (LCSH): Newborn infants--Psychology; Stress in children--Prevention

Abstract: Holding your baby in skin-to-skin contact in an unhurried environment as soon as possible after delivery is an important time for you and your baby to connect.

Responsibility: IWK Neonatal Care Team, Halifax, NS

Pamphlet Number: PL-0827

Safe Sleep for Your Baby

https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38101

IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2022.

Pamphlet Number: PL-1284

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Tips for keeping baby's sleep environment safe; non-smoking home; sleep position and SIDS prevention; home temperature, etc.

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Corporate Author: IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Alternate Title: Safe Sleep Practices and Harm Reduction Strategies

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): Infant Health; Safety

Subjects (LCSH): Safety; Safety measures; Infants--Health and hygiene

Abstract: Tips for keeping baby's sleep environment safe; non-smoking home; sleep position and SIDS prevention; home temperature, etc.

Responsibility: IWK Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Halifax, NS

Pamphlet Number: PL-1284

Supporting Milk Supply

https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37792