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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
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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
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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
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Deuxième nuit du bébé

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Maternal Child Provincial Policy Working Group. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2018.
Pamphlet Number
1965
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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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Corporate Author
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Maternal Child Provincial Policy Working Group
Alternate Title
Baby's second night
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Date of Publication
2018
Format
Pamphlet
Language
French
Physical Description
1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Breast Feeding
Infant, Newborn - growth & development
Kangaroo-Mother Care Method
Subjects (LCSH)
Breastfeeding
Newborn Infants
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.
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
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Drugs in pregnancy & lactation : a reference guide to fetal and neonatal risk

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Briggs, Gerald G. (11th ed.) --Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 2017.
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Location
Online
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Author
Briggs, Gerald G.
Edition
11th ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Date of Publication
2017
ISBN
9781496349620
Subjects (MeSH)
Pregnancy - drug effects
Milk, Human - drug effects
Lactation - drug effects
Infant, Newborn - drug effects
Fetus - drug effects
Drug Therapy - adverse effects
Breastfeeding - drug effects
Pregnancy
Notes
Access to this online resource is restricted to IWK Health Centre employees working from inside the hospital network.
Format
e-Book
Location
Online
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Fortifying Breast Milk for your Baby

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IWK. Clinical Nutrition. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2021.
Pamphlet Number
PL-0620
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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
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)
Breast Feeding
Foods, Fortified
Milk, Human
Subjects (LCSH)
Breastfeeding
Breast milk
Enriched foods
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-0620
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Hand expressing breast milk before your baby is born

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Maternal Child Provincial Policy Working Group. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.
Pamphlet Number
1928
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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.
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Corporate Author
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Maternal Child Provincial Policy Working Group
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
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How to hand express breast/chest milk : Yarmouth Regional Hospital

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Women and Children's Health Unit. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2023.
Pamphlet Number
2004
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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…
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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
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[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
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Qu’est-ce qu’un protège-mamelon (ou téterelle)

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Aberdeen Hospital. Maternal and Child Health Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2020.
Pamphlet Number
2186
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Ce dépliant explique comment allaiter en utilisant un protège-mamelon (aussi appelé téterelle). Il énumère les raisons pour lesquelles vous pouvez avoir besoin d'un protège-mamelon et explique comment prendre soin d'un protège-mamelon. Des coordonnées sont également fournies. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of "What is a nipple shield?" pamphlet 1847. This pamphlet explains how to breastfeed using a nipple shield. Reasons you may need a nipple shield are listed and how to take care of …
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Corporate Author
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Aberdeen Hospital. Maternal and Child Health Services
Alternate Title
What is a nipple shield?
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Date of Publication
2020
Format
Pamphlet
Language
French
Physical Description
1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Breast Feeding
Subjects (LCSH)
Breastfeeding
Abstract
Ce dépliant explique comment allaiter en utilisant un protège-mamelon (aussi appelé téterelle). Il énumère les raisons pour lesquelles vous pouvez avoir besoin d'un protège-mamelon et explique comment prendre soin d'un protège-mamelon. Des coordonnées sont également fournies.
This pamphlet is a French translation of "What is a nipple shield?" pamphlet 1847. This pamphlet explains how to breastfeed using a nipple shield. Reasons you may need a nipple shield are listed and how to take care of a nipple shield is explained. Contact information is also provided.
Responsibility
Prepared by: Maternal and Child Health Services, Aberdeen Hospital
Pamphlet Number
2186
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Supporting Milk Supply

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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
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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
Women’s and Newborn Health Program
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)
Breast Milk Expression
Milk, Human
Subjects (LCSH)
Breastfeeding
Abstract
Some things you can do to increase your milk supply.
Notes
Former 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
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What is a nipple shield?

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Aberdeen Hospital. Maternal and Child Health Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2020.
Pamphlet Number
1837
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This pamphlet explains how to breastfeed using a nipple shield. Reasons you may need a nipple shield are listed and how to take care of a nipple shield is explained. Contact information is also provided. The French version of this pamphlet 2186, "Qu’est-ce qu’un protège-mamelon (ou téterelle)," is also available.
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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
2020
Format
Pamphlet
Language
English
Physical Description
1 electronic document (4 p.) : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Breast Feeding
Subjects (LCSH)
Breastfeeding
Abstract
This pamphlet explains how to breastfeed using a nipple shield. Reasons you may need a nipple shield are listed and how to take care of a nipple shield is explained. Contact information is also provided. The French version of this pamphlet 2186, "Qu’est-ce qu’un protège-mamelon (ou téterelle)," is also available.
Notes
Previous title: Breastfeeding using a nipple shield
Responsibility
Prepared by: Maternal and Child Health Services, Aberdeen Hospital
Pamphlet Number
1837
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Your baby's second night

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Maternal Child Provincial Policy Working Group. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.
Pamphlet Number
1931
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This pamphlet explains the challenges you may experience 24 hours (1 day) 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. The French version of this pamphlet 1965, "Deuxième nuit du bébé", is also available.
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Corporate Author
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Maternal Child Provincial Policy Working Group
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 Feeding
Infant, Newborn - growth & development
Kangaroo-Mother Care Method
Subjects (LCSH)
Breastfeeding
Newborn Infants
Abstract
This pamphlet explains the challenges you may experience 24 hours (1 day) 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. The French version of this pamphlet 1965, "Deuxième nuit du bébé", is also available.
Notes
Previous title: Baby's second night
Responsibility
Prepared by: Maternal Child Provincial Policy Working Group with permission from Jan Barger RN, MA, IBCLC/Lactation Education Consultans; BFI Coordinator
Pamphlet Number
1931
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