Notice: Inpatient bedside phones are being phased out at Nova Scotia Health facilities beginning May 31. Please bring a personal device and charging equipment for your hospital stay.
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.
This pamphlet explains the different birth control methods that can be used after having a baby. A list of resources is included. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains how to develop your milk supply, how often to pump, how to keep up your supply, storage, and cleaning the pump.
This booklet contains information for breastfeeding parents, including topics such as the importance of breastfeeding, overcoming breastfeeding challenges, and getting breastfeeding help when needed.
Glucose is a type of sugar. It is your baby’s most important source of energy. This pamphlet answers common questions you may have about your baby's blood glucose checks. This pamphlet is also available in French.
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. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This pamphlet explains what a cesarean section (c-section) is, instructions before surgery, anesthesia, what will happen after your baby is born, and symptoms to watch for once you are home.
This pamphlet explains how you can prevent your newborn from getting an eye infection caused by gonorrhea or chlamydia, how to know if your baby has an eye infection, and what to do if you think your newborn may have an eye infection.
The Family Feeding Clinic helps with concerns about feeding your baby after you leave the hospital. This pamphlet explains what the Family Feeding Clinic can help with, who can book and appointment, and where the clinic is.
After your baby is born, you will be taken to the Family Newborn Unit (FNU). This pamphlet explains what is available on the unit and what to expect on the unit.