Patient Education Resources

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.

Information for Female Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy Treatment to the Pelvis

This pamphlet provides information for patients receiving radiation therapy to the pelvis and answers common questions like what will happen during your treatment, how long are the treatments, and what are the possible side effects of radiation therapy.

Information for Male Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy Treatment to the Pelvis

Cancer may be treated with a combination of treatments; radiation therapy is used to shrink cancer and lower the chance of it returning. This pamphlet describes how to prepare for appointments, what will happen during your treatment, how long the treatments will take, coping strategies, and the possible side effects.

Information on Vaginal Dilators and Lubricants Following Radiation Therapy to the Pelvis

This pamphlet provides some examples of dilators and lubricants that can be used for vaginal dilation after pelvic radiation.

Interaction des contraceptifs avec le sugammadex (Bridion™)

Pendant votre chirurgie, vous avez reçu un médicament qui diminue l’efficacité de certaines méthodes de contraception hormonale. Il peut réduire l’efficacité des contraceptifs hormonaux pendant 7 jours (une semaine). This pamphlet is also available in English.

Internal and External Condoms

Condoms are birth control devices that prevent semen from entering a vagina or anus, preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), if used properly. This pamphlet explains what internal and external condoms are, how they work, what to do if a condom breaks, and what to do if your partner does not want to use a condom.

Intimacy in Long-term Care

The team at Harbourview Lodge supports elders’ decisions to have intimate relationships. We promote a respectful and non-judgmental environment. This pamphlet explains why expressing sexuality is an important part of the aging process.