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.

J’ai le diabète. Puis-je avoir un bébé en santé?

Informations sur la grossesse pour les personnes atteintes de diabète (de type 1 ou 2). This pamphlet is also available in English, Arabic, and Mi'kmaw.

Maturation cervicale au moyen du gel vaginal de dinoprostone (Prostin)

ProstinMD est un gel. Il contient un médicament appelé dinoprostone (prostaglandine E2). La dinoprostone PGE2 (ou gel ProstinMD) est comme une substance naturelle produite par votre corps. Elle assouplit le col de l’utérus pour le préparer au travail. Le présent dépliant explique à quoi vous attendre comme suite à l’utilisation du gel ProstinMD, les complications possibles et quand appeler l’hôpital ou y retourner. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Medications You May Need After Having Your Baby - Yarmouth Regional Hospital

This pamphlet gives information about medications you may need after having your baby. It includes medications for pain and fever, indigestion and heartburn, anemia (caused by not having enough iron), and hemorrhoids.

Miscarriage - Yarmouth Regional Hospital

This pamphlet answers some common questions you may have and describes what to expect if you experience pregnancy loss. A list of local resources is provided. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Molar Pregnancy

This pamphlet explains what causes a molar pregnancy, diagnosis, treatment, test results, as well as answering questions you may have about getting pregnant again after experiencing a molar pregnancy.