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This pamphlet explains the steps to hand express breast or chest milk (take milk from your breasts or chest).
The suggestions in this pamphlet can help you manage your intestinal gas. A list of foods to avoid or limit that can cause more gas, and a list of vegetables and fruit that usually cause less gas are included.
This pamphlet explains how a nerve block infusion works, what to do if the catheter pulls out of your skin, what you need to know about the numbing medication, and what to do after you leave the hospital.
This pamphlet contains information about how to prevent, check for, and treat head lice.
This pamphlet explains how to puree foods. Topics include food safety, helpful hints, ways to add calories and protein, what to do if constipation (not being able to poop) is a problem, as well as recipes.
When you have a lung injury, lying on your belly and in different positions will help your body to get air into all areas of your lungs. This pamphlet explains how to position yourself to help you breathe easier. This pamphlet is also available in French and Arabic.
التطبيق الذاتي لوضعية الاستلقاء على الوجه والبطن عند التعرض لإصابة في الرئة
This pamphlet explains the challenges you may experience when your baby cries. Ways to comfort your baby are provided. As you get to know your baby's behaviours, you will understand your baby's cries and how they prefer to be soothed.
This pamphlet explains how parents can help their child or adolescent with an eating disorder during meals.
For many people with swallowing problems, it can be safer to drink thick liquids. This pamphlet lists the thickness level that is right for you. It also includes examples of commercial thickening products and drinks, and explains how to use a commercial thickener. Other thickening ideas and tips, and information on how much liquid you need each day is included.