Activity in the first six weeks after giving birth
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36298
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
- 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
Early Pregnancy Loss
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36170
IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology, IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics, IWK. Early Pregnancy Complications Clinic (EPCC), IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care, IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0757
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Managing care for a miscarriage.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology
- IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics
- IWK. Early Pregnancy Complications Clinic (EPCC)
- IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care
- IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient
- Alternate Title
- a patient guide to treatment
- 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
- Abstract
- Managing care for a miscarriage.
- Responsibility
- IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0757
Endometrial ablation
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36363
IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Women's Health Specialty Clinic, IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics, IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care, IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient, IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology, IWK. Preadmission Clinic (WNHP), IWK. Reproductive Endocrine Centre.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2016.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0989
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Endometrial ablation is a procedure that destroys (ablates) the uterine lining, or endometrium. This procedure is used to treat abnormal uterine bleeding. The endometrium heals by scarring, which usually reduces or stops uterine bleeding.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- IWK. Women's Health Specialty Clinic
- IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics
- IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care
- IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient
- IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology
- IWK. Preadmission Clinic (WNHP)
- IWK. Reproductive Endocrine Centre
- Alternate Title
- a patient guide
- 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
- Abstract
- Endometrial ablation is a procedure that destroys (ablates) the uterine lining, or endometrium. This procedure is used to treat abnormal uterine bleeding. The endometrium heals by scarring, which usually reduces or stops uterine bleeding.
- Notes
- The French version of this pamphlet is also available.
- Responsibility
- IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0989
Endometrial biopsy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36003
IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology, IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0098
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
What is an Endometrial Biopsy? Endometrium is the tissue lining the inside of the uterus. An Endometrial Biopsy is the removal of a sample of the endometrium. Definition, how and why performed, follow-up instructions.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology
- IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics
- Alternate Title
- a patient guide
- 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
- Abstract
- What is an Endometrial Biopsy? Endometrium is the tissue lining the inside of the uterus. An Endometrial Biopsy is the removal of a sample of the endometrium. Definition, how and why performed, follow-up instructions.
- Notes
- The French version of this pamphlet is also available.
- Responsibility
- IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0098
Hysteroscopic Tubal Occlusion
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36210
IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology, IWK. Perioperative Services, IWK. Obstetrical Day Unit, IWK. Pharmacy, IWK. Quality and Patient Safety.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2016.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0820
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
A tubal occlusion procedure is a permanent irreversible birth control method. The procedure involves placing a metal (and fiber) coil in your fallopian tubes through your cervix (opening to your womb). this brochures discusses the benefits of the procedure, the procedure itself and its after effects.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology
- IWK. Perioperative Services
- IWK. Obstetrical Day Unit
- IWK. Pharmacy
- IWK. Quality and Patient Safety
- 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
- Abstract
- A tubal occlusion procedure is a permanent irreversible birth control method. The procedure involves placing a metal (and fiber) coil in your fallopian tubes through your cervix (opening to your womb). this brochures discusses the benefits of the procedure, the procedure itself and its after effects.
- Responsibility
- IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0820
Hysteroscopy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36134
IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care, IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics, IWK. Women's Health Specialty Clinic, IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient, IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology, IWK. Preadmission Clinic (WNHP), IWK. Reproductive Endocrine Centre.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2016.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0640
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
A hysteroscope is a narrow telescope-like instrument used to look inside the uterus (womb). It is inserted through the vagina and in through the cervix (neck of the womb).
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care
- IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics
- IWK. Women's Health Specialty Clinic
- IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient
- IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology
- IWK. Preadmission Clinic (WNHP)
- IWK. Reproductive Endocrine Centre
- Alternate Title
- a patient guide
- 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
- Abstract
- A hysteroscope is a narrow telescope-like instrument used to look inside the uterus (womb). It is inserted through the vagina and in through the cervix (neck of the womb).
- Notes
- The French version of this pamphlet is also available.
- Responsibility
- IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0640
[In French] Ablation de l’endomètre
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36430
IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology, IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0098-FR
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
[In French] What is an Endometrial Biopsy? Endometrium is the tissue lining the inside of the uterus. An Endometrial Biopsy is the removal of a sample of the endometrium. Definition, how and why performed, follow-up instructions.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology
- IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics
- Alternate Title
- Guide de la patiente
- Endometrial biopsy
- a patient guide
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Abstract
- [In French] What is an Endometrial Biopsy? Endometrium is the tissue lining the inside of the uterus. An Endometrial Biopsy is the removal of a sample of the endometrium. Definition, how and why performed, follow-up instructions.
- Notes
- The English version of this pamphlet is also available.
- Responsibility
- IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0098-FR
[In French] Ablation de l’endomètre
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36432
IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Women's Health Specialty Clinic, IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics, IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care, IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient, IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology, IWK. Preadmission Clinic (WNHP), IWK. Reproductive Endocrine Centre.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0989-FR
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
[In French] Endometrial ablation is a procedure that destroys (ablates) the uterine lining, or endometrium. This procedure is used to treat abnormal uterine bleeding. The endometrium heals by scarring, which usually reduces or stops uterine bleeding.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- IWK. Women's Health Specialty Clinic
- IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics
- IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care
- IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient
- IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology
- IWK. Preadmission Clinic (WNHP)
- IWK. Reproductive Endocrine Centre
- Alternate Title
- Guide de la patiente
- Endometrial ablation
- a patient guide
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Abstract
- [In French] Endometrial ablation is a procedure that destroys (ablates) the uterine lining, or endometrium. This procedure is used to treat abnormal uterine bleeding. The endometrium heals by scarring, which usually reduces or stops uterine bleeding.
- Notes
- The English version of this pamphlet is also available.
- Responsibility
- IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0989-FR
[In French] Hystéroscopie
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36431
IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care, IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics, IWK. Women's Health Specialty Clinic, IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient, IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology, IWK. Preadmission Clinic (WNHP), IWK. Reproductive Endocrine Centre.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0640-FR
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
[In French] A hysteroscope is a narrow telescope-like instrument used to look inside the uterus (womb). It is inserted through the vagina and in through the cervix (neck of the womb).
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care
- IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics
- IWK. Women's Health Specialty Clinic
- IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient
- IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology
- IWK. Preadmission Clinic (WNHP)
- IWK. Reproductive Endocrine Centre
- Alternate Title
- Guide de la patiente
- Hysteroscopy
- a patient guide
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Abstract
- [In French] A hysteroscope is a narrow telescope-like instrument used to look inside the uterus (womb). It is inserted through the vagina and in through the cervix (neck of the womb).
- Notes
- The English version of this pamphlet is also available.
- Responsibility
- IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0640-FR
[In French] Thrombo-embolie veineuse (TEV)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36194
IWK. Perioperative Services, IWK. Birth Unit, IWK. Obstetrical Day Unit, IWK. Breast Health, IWK. Quality and Patient Safety, IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology, IWK. Family and Newborn Unit.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2015.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0734-FR
- 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 and Patient Safety
- IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology
- IWK. Family and Newborn Unit
- Alternate Title
- Quels sont certains risques, symptômes et moyens de prévention?
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
- 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
- 2015
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Abstract
- What it is, the risk factors, ways to prevent it.
- Notes
- The English version of this pamphlet is also available.
- Responsibility
- IWK Perioperative Services, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0734-FR
Iron Supplements
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36278
IWK. Prenatal Care Team, IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care, IWK. Prenatal Screening and Diagnosis, IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology, IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2015.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0881
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Ashort explanation of anemia, anemia in pregnancy, taking oral iron, side effects of oral iron, interference with other medications, storage of supplements.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Prenatal Care Team
- IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care
- IWK. Prenatal Screening and Diagnosis
- IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2015
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Abstract
- Ashort explanation of anemia, anemia in pregnancy, taking oral iron, side effects of oral iron, interference with other medications, storage of supplements.
- Responsibility
- IWK Prenatal Care Team, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0881
Urodynamics Evaluation
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36364
IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics, IWK. Women's Health Specialty Clinic, IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care, IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient, IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology, IWK. Preadmission Clinic (WNHP), IWK. Reproductive Endocrine Centre.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0991
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Patients with lower urinary tract symptoms may have one or more of several conditions which can cause these complaints, including: urinary tract infection, urethral syndrome, unstable bladder, or a loss of support at the bladder base with urinary incontinence (a condition we call "genuine stress incontinence"). Urodynamics testing is useful to assess patients before any surgery or other treatment is carried out.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics
- IWK. Women's Health Specialty Clinic
- IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care
- IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient
- IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology
- IWK. Preadmission Clinic (WNHP)
- IWK. Reproductive Endocrine Centre
- Alternate Title
- a patient guide
- 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
- Abstract
- Patients with lower urinary tract symptoms may have one or more of several conditions which can cause these complaints, including: urinary tract infection, urethral syndrome, unstable bladder, or a loss of support at the bladder base with urinary incontinence (a condition we call "genuine stress incontinence"). Urodynamics testing is useful to assess patients before any surgery or other treatment is carried out.
- Responsibility
- IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0991
Urodynamics testing
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35998
IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care, IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient, IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology, IWK. Women's Bladder Health Clinic, IWK. Preadmission Clinic (WNHP).
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0086
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Preparation for test; explanation of procedure; care post-procedure.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care
- IWK. Gynaecology Unit - Inpatient
- IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology
- IWK. Women's Bladder Health Clinic
- IWK. Preadmission Clinic (WNHP)
- Alternate Title
- a patient guide
- 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
- Abstract
- Preparation for test; explanation of procedure; care post-procedure.
- Responsibility
- IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0086
Uterine artery embolization
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36062
IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology, IWK. Gynaecology Day Surgery, IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2014.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0331
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Procedure to stop blood flow to a uterine fibroid. What to do pn the day of the procedure, and information on recovery at home.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology
- IWK. Gynaecology Day Surgery
- IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2014
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Abstract
- Procedure to stop blood flow to a uterine fibroid. What to do pn the day of the procedure, and information on recovery at home.
- Responsibility
- IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0331
Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36161
IWK. Perioperative Services, IWK. Birth Unit, IWK. Obstetrical Day Unit, IWK. Breast Health, IWK. Quality and Patient Safety, IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology, IWK. Family and Newborn Unit.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2015.
- 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 and Patient Safety
- 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
- 2015
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- 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
