Patient Education Resources

Pain Relief Options When Having Your Baby: Yarmouth Regional Hospital

Patient Passport: Gynecologic Oncology Surgery

This pamphlet gives information about your gynecologic oncology surgery. There is space for you to fill in information for you and your health care team. Please bring this passport with you to your pre-admission appointment and on the day of your surgery.

Pilules contraceptives

Les pilules contraceptives permettent d'éviter une grossesse en empêchant les ovaires de libérer un ovule chaque mois. Cela prévient la fécondation (rencontre d’un ovule et d’un spermatozoïde). Ce dépliant explique dans quelle mesure la pilule est efficace, son délai d'action, ses avantages et ses inconvénients, la manière de la prendre et les effets secondaires possibles. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Plasma Cell Vulvitis (Zoon’s Vulvitis)

This pamphlet describes symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for plasma cell vulvitis (Zoon's vulvitis).

Possible Ectopic (Tubal) Pregnancy

An ectopic (tubal) pregnancy is when a fertilized egg attaches outside of the uterus. The egg often implants in 1 of the fallopian tubes. As the egg grows, it can cause the tube to rupture (break). This pamphlet explains why you may need to be tested for an ectopic pregnancy, how the test is done, symptoms to watch for when waiting for your test results, and how you will get your test results. This pamphlet is also available in French.

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.

Pregnancy and Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy can harm unborn babies. This pamphlet gives 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.