Seated Balance Program Sit to Stand

This pamphlet gives an illustration of sit to stand exercises to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing these exercises as part of the Seated Balance Program.

Seated Balance Program Side Flexion

This pamphlet gives an illustration of side flexion exercises to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing these exercises as part of the seated balance program.

Seated Balance Program Rotation

This pamphlet gives an illustration of rotation exercises to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing these exercises as part of the Seated Balance Program.

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.

Cervical Ripening with Dinoprostone Vaginal Gel (Prostin®)

Prostin® is a medicated gel containing a medication called dinoprostone (prostaglandin E2). It softens the cervix to get it ready for labour. This pamphlet explains what to expect when you get Prostin®. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Oral Irons and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Many people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have anemia (not enough red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood). Taking oral irons will give you enough iron to make hemoglobin. The pamphlet explains what oral irons are, how to take and store them, and possible side effects.

After Your Urological Surgery: Dartmouth General Hospital

This pamphlet explains what to do after having urological surgery at Dartmouth General Hospital. Topics include food and drink, using the washroom, activity after surgery, driving, sex, and managing pain.