QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department is working with reduced space, which may lead to delays for those with less urgent concerns. Learn more here.
Nova Scotia Health has made changes to parking and the main entrance of the QEII Halifax Infirmary. Learn more.
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 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.
This pamphlet answers frequently asked questions you may have about your baby's blood glucose checks including which babies need these checks, how checks are done, normal blood glucose levels, and preventing and treating low blood glucose levels. 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.
This pamphlet explains what gestational diabetes is, causes, how you will be tested to know if you have it, symptoms, how it will affect your baby, and treatment.
This pamphlet explains what Group B streptococcus (strep) is, how to know if you have it, symptoms, risks, how to know if your baby has GBS, and symptoms that you need to watch for in your baby.