Le misoprostol est une pilule qui contient un médicament appelé prostaglandine E1. La prostaglandine E1 assouplit le col de l’utérus pour le préparer au travail et déclencher des contractions. Cytotec® est le nom de marque de ce médicament. Le présent dépliant explique à quoi s'attendre si vous prenez du misoprostol, les complications possibles et quand informer un membre de votre équipe de soins de santé. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of "Induction of Labour and Cervical Ripening wit…
Un cathéter à ballonnet est un tube souple muni d’un petit ballonnet à l’extrémité. Le cathéter à ballonnet aide à préparer le col de votre utérus pour le travail (maturation cervicale ou du col). Le présent dépliant explique ce qui se passe quand le cathéter à ballonnet est inséré (mis en place), les complications possibles et quand appeler l’hôpital ou y revenir. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of "Induction of labour and cervical ripening with balloon catheter" pamphlet 1769. A ballo…
Cervidil® est un dispositif mince et plat, comme un tampon. Il contient un médicament appelé dinoprostone. La dinoprostone est comme une substance naturelle produite par votre corps. Elle assouplit le col de votre utérus pour le préparer au travail. Le présent dépliant explique à quoi vous attendre comme suite à l’utilisation d’une insertion vaginale Cervidil®, les complications possibles et quand appeler l’hôpital ou y retourner. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of "Induction of Labour …
This pamphlet gives instructions for women who are going to have a baby by elective (by choice) cesarean birth (sometimes called “cesarean delivery”, “caesarean delivery”, “cesarean section”, “caesarean section”, “c-section”, “C-section”, “abdominal delivery” or “CS”). Why you may choose a cesarean, important information before your surgery, as well as types of anesthesia and what to expect after your baby is born, is listed. A list of symptoms to watch for after you go home are given.
Il n’y a pas de « bonne » façon de se sentir après une fausse couche. Certaines femmes s’en remettent rapidement, tandis que d’autres prennent du temps à récupérer. Certaines réagissent bien sur le coup, mais ont de la peine plus tard. Vous n’êtes pas la seule à vivre cette terrible expérience. Environ une grossesse sur quatre se termine en fausse couche, et nous ne savons pas toujours pourquoi. Ce n’est pas ce que vous avez fait ou n’avez pas fait qui a causé votre fausse couche. Ce dépliant r…
This pamphlet explains the steps to hand express breast milk (take milk from your breasts). It is also called "manual expressing". Hand expression takes practice. It is important to learn how to hand express breast milk in the first hours after your baby is born. Hand expressing helps milk production and milk let-down (release) when you first start to breast feed your baby. A video is listed to help you with the basics. Instructions for how to store your breast milk are also given.
There is no “right” way to feel after a miscarriage. Some women may recover quickly, while others take a long time. Some may cope well at the time, but find the pain of their loss hits them later. You are not alone in this terrible experience. About 1 in 4 pregnancies ends in miscarriage, and we don’t always know why. Nothing you did or didn’t do is likely to have caused the miscarriage. This pamphlet answers some common questions you may have and describes what to expect if you experience preg…
This guide will give you information to help you choose what pain relief options are right for you as you get ready for the birth of your baby. Every delivery is different, and not all women will want or need all of the options we describe. If you have any questions, please talk with your primary health care provider. If you plan to deliver vaginally, it is important to think about your plans for pain relief in labour. Even if you plan to deliver using non-medicated pain relief options, it is a…
Falls are the most common cause of minor injury during pregnancy. The weight of the growing belly can change your centre of gravity and affect your balance. Pregnancy hormones that relax your joints and ligaments to get your body ready for birth can also affect the way you move and walk. You may have low blood sugar and/or low blood pressure when you are pregnant. This can make you feel faint or dizzy at times. Tips to help lower your risk of falls are provided.
Staff at Yarmouth Regional Hospital (YRH) are happy to help with collecting stem cell samples. Please ask if you have any questions about stem cell collection at YRH. Many companies offer this service. Choosing a company is a personal decision. Be sure to research the costs and services available from each company before you decide. NSHA will not recommend which company to choose. Information you need to know when preparing for stem cell collection by cord blood is provided.
A stillbirth is when a baby dies after the 20th week of pregnancy, during pregnancy, labour, or birth. There is no way to predict that this will happen. In Nova Scotia, there are about 6 stillbirths each month. You are not alone. This pamphlet answers some common questions you may have and suggests ways to help you cope with your loss. A list of books about stillbirth and losing a child is given. If you wish to seek support in your community, contact information for a local support group is als…
This pamphlet explains what you will need to know when coming to the Women and Children's Health Unit (WCHU) at Yarmouth Regional Hospital. There are lists of what you should bring for yourself and the baby, as well as what your support person should bring. Information provided about the Unit includes phone and television service, visitors, and smoking. Details about the day of delivery, taking care of yourself and baby, keeping baby safe, discharge, and paperwork are also included.