Pre-Eclampsia - Cape Breton Regional Hospital
This pamphlet explains what pre-eclampsia is, what the symptoms are, how it can affect your baby, and how it is treated.
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Pregnancy and Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy can harm unborn babies. This pamphlet provides information and next steps for patients of childbearing age.
Pregnancy Testing Before Your Surgery
On the day of your surgery, you may be asked to give a urine (pee) sample for pregnancy testing. This pamphlet includes basic information about why you may need a pregnancy test.
Preventing Falls in the Hospital After Giving Birth
After giving birth, you are at a higher risk of falling in the hospital, even if you feel steady on your feet. This pamphlet explains what you can do to prevent falling and how you can keep your baby safe in the hospital.
Procedural Abortion
This pamphlet explains what a procedural abortion is, who can get a procedural abortion, what happens during a procedural abortion, possible risks, and what to expect after the procedure. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Quitting Smoking to Lower Your Risk of Cervical Cancer
This pamphlet explains the impact of smoking on your chances of getting cervical cancer, what nicotine replacement therapy is, medications that are available to help you quit smoking, and more.
Semen Collection - Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Halifax Area
Step-by-step instructions are given for collecting your semen. The pamphlet also answers common questions you may have about collecting your semen. The location for sample drop-offs is provided.
Semen Collection - South Shore Regional Hospital
This pamphlet gives instructions to collect a semen sample. Drop-off site locations and hours are included.
Sex? - A Healthy Sexuality Resource
This booklet contains information about sexual health, relationships, sexual assault, sexually transmitted infections, and how to prevent pregnancy. Printed copies are distributed through schools to Grade 7 students.
Sexual Health After a Spinal Cord Injury
After a spinal cord injury (SCI), you may have a lot of questions about your sexual health. Your rehabilitation (rehab) team is available to talk with you about any questions or concerns you may have. This pamphlet answers common questions.