Patient Education Resources

Induction of Labour

This pamphlet explains why you are being offered induction, how it is done, how long it takes, and what will happen when you come to the hospital. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Induction of Labour and Cervical Ripening with Balloon Catheter

A balloon catheter is a soft tube with a small balloon on the end. The balloon catheter helps to get your cervix ready for labour (cervical ripening). This pamphlet explains what will happen when the balloon catheter is inserted (put in), possible complications of a balloon catheter, and when you should call or return to the hospital. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Induction of Labour and Cervical Ripening with Dinoprostone Vaginal Insert (Cervidil®)

This pamphlet explains what to expect when you get Cervidil®, possible complications of Cervidil®, and when you should call or return to the hospital. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Induction of Labour and Cervical Ripening with Oral Misoprostol (Prostaglandin E1) (Cytotec®)

This pamphlet explains what to expect when you take misoprostol, possible complications, and when you should notify a member of your health care team. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Induction of Labour Assessment - Cape Breton Regional Hospital

This pamphlet will help you get ready for your induction of labour assessment and learn what to expect. Topics include what an induction of labour assessment is, how long it takes, and what will happen at your appointment.

Infant Formula: What You Need to Know

This booklet explains how to use infant formula to feed your baby, including information about how to decide whether to formula-feed your baby, how to choose and prepare formula, and how to safely feed your baby.

Infection Prevention and Control

The Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) team is a group of health care providers within Nova Scotia Health. This pamphlet explains what you should expect your health care team to do to help prevent infection and what you and your visitors can do to help prevent infection. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Infection Prevention and Control Toolkit for Designated Caregivers and Essential Care Partners

This pamphlet explains how designated caregivers and essential care partners can prevent the spread of infection to themselves and others. Topics include monitoring your health, hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), and how to keep yourself healthy.

Infections respiratoires

Ce document décrit les principales différences entre le rhume, la grippe et la COVID-19. Il présente également des informations sur les symptômes et la propagation de ces infections. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Inflatable Penile Implant Surgery - DGH, VG Site

This pamphlet explains how to get ready for your inflatable penile implant surgery, what will happen during your surgery, and what to expect while you recover.