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After Birth (Postpartum)
You may have many questions about what happens at BC Women's immediately after the birth of your baby.
Find information about:
After Birth (postpartum care)
BC Newborn Screening Program
: uses a simple blood test to identify babies who may have one of a number of
treatable disorders
.
Breastfeeding
support at BC Womens, including information about
BC Women's milk bank
- the only one of its kind in Canada.
Child safety
: learn how to protect your child from preventable injuries
Emotional disorders
after birth, including
postpartum blues
.
Updated on:
January 18, 2011
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