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You will be given a COCOON welcome pack soon after arrival. the welcome pack will come within a Butterfly book bag. This bag contains two brochures with important information that will be helpful to you now, such as how to express breast milk and store it, who to ask for help and how to contact us.
There is also a scent cloth, a communication board and some other resources to guide you on your Butterfly journey.
If you didn't receive one of these on admission, please ask your nurse or ward clerk for one.