Patient Education Resources

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) in Pregnancy and Newborns

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.

Hand Expressing Breast Milk Before Your Baby is Born

This pamphlet explains the steps to hand express breast milk. A video is listed to help you with the basics. Instructions for how to bring your breast milk to the hospital are given.

High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy - South Shore Regional Hospital

After week 20 of your pregnancy, high blood pressure can be linked to pre-eclampsia, a more serious condition. This pamphlet explains the symptoms to watch for if you have high blood pressure, how to check your blood pressure at home, and symptoms that require medical attention right away.

How Anxiety and Your Mood May Change in Pregnancy and After Birth

This pamphlet gives information on possible mood and sleep issues during pregnancy and after giving birth.

I Have Diabetes and I Can Have a Healthy Baby

This pamphlet outlines pregnancy information for people with diabetes (type 1 or type 2). This pamphlet is also available in French and Arabic.

I Have Diabetes and I Can Have a Healthy Baby [Arabic]

Pregnancy Information for Individuals with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes

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.