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This handout explains why babies who were in the NICU may need extra check-ups to track their growth and development. It includes information about different providers and programs that are available, such as primary care and special therapy services.

This manual contains information to help pregnant women manage their diabetes for the best health of themselves and their baby. Included are sections on nutrition, hypoglycemia, blood glucose monitoring, oral diabetes medicines, insulin, sick-day guidelines, glucagon use, delivery options, breastfeeding, as well as phone numbers for clinic staff.

This handout explains how carbohydrates (starch, sugar, fiber), proteins, and fats affect blood glucose. It includes guidelines for measuring carbohydrates (carbs), and recommended servings. It also gives helpful tips for planning healthy meals.

This handout is section 4 of the "Congenital Heart Conditions" notebook. It contains basic information about these diagnostic tests done at UWMC: electrocardiogram (EKG), echocardiogram, Holter monitor, event monitor, stress testing, pulmonary diagnostics, computed tomography (CT) scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), cardiac catheterization, and electrophysiology (EP) study.

This handout describes the different types of diapers that parents can choose from. It also gives basic information about diaper services.

This handout describes deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction. It explains what to expect, how to prepare, and how to plan for recovery after surgery.

This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a patient may expect when scheduled for DIEP flap surgery at University of Washington Medical Center. It covers how to get ready for the surgery, what to expect on the day of surgery and during the hospital stay, and self-care for 6 weeks after discharge.

This handout is for women who are planning to have insemination with sperm from a donor they know. It lists the tasks that need to be done before the insemination and when they should be done.

This handout gives driving directions to University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake campus, parking information, and directions to the Maternity and Infant Care Clinic and Labor & Delivery.

This handout is a checklist to help heart patients prepare for dischage from the hospital.