Acupuncture
Is Acupuncture Safe during Pregnancy? – West End Mama
Advanced Maternal Age
In Due Time… Pregnancy Beyond 40 and Induction of Labour – AOM
Evidence on Pregnancy at Age 35 and Older – Evidence Based Birth
Waiting for Baby: Pregnancy After Age 35 – Best Start
Alcohol
Alcohol – Ontario Prenatal Education
Anemia
Iron Deficiency Anemia and You – AOM
Iron… How to Keep your Body Working at it’s Best – TBRHSC
Breastfeeding
Why Breastfeed? – Healthy Children
10 Great Reasons to Breastfeed your Baby – Health Canada
Breastfeeding – Caring for Kids
Amazing Milk – La Leche League International
Breastfeeding – Canadian Paediatric Society – Caring for Kids
Breastfeeding – La Leche League Canada
Breastfeeding and Infant Nutrition – Public Health Agency of Canada
Breastfeeding learning hub – The Hospital for Sick Children – AboutKidsHealth.
Breastfeeding problems: Sore nipples – The Hospital for Sick Children – AboutKidsHealth
Breastfeeding Your Baby – More Information – Baby Friendly NL, Health Canada
Breastfeeding: How do you know your baby is getting enough milk? – The Hospital for Sick Children – AboutKidsHealth
Breastfeeding: Test Weighing Your Baby – The Hospital for Sick Children – AboutKidsHealth
Drugs and Lactation Database (TOXNET) – A peer-reviewed and fully referenced database of drugs to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed – National Institute of Health
Feeding Infants and Toddlers – Dietitians of Canada
Feeding Your Baby in the First Year – Canadian Paediatric Society – Caring for Kids
Medications, alcohol and cannabis in breastfeeding – The Hospital for Sick Children – AboutKidsHealth.
My Food Guide Serving Tracker for Breastfeeding Women – Health Canada
Nutrition for healthy term infants age 6 – 24 months – Health Canada
Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants Birth to 6 Months – Health Canada
Thrush – Canadian Paediatric Society – Caring for Kids
Vitamin D Supplementation and Breastfeeding – Canadian Paediatric Society – Caring for Kids
Caesarean Birth
Caesarean Birth – Ontario Prenatal Education
FAQs about Caesarean – International Caesarean Awareness Network (ICAN)
What Every Pregnant Woman Needs to Know About Cesarean Section – Childbirth Connection
The Risks of Cesarean Section – Coalition for Improving Maternity Services
Childcare
The District of Thunder Bay Child Care Registry. One Application. One List.
Child Care Centres – The City of Thunder Bay
Child Care: Making the Best Choice for your Family – Canadian Paediatric Society – Caring for Kids
Chiropractic
Pregnancy – Canadian Chiropractic Association
Choice of Birthplace
Complimentary Therapies
The Essential Guide to using Complimentary Therapies during Pregnancy – Denise Tiran
Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral Therapy in the Midwifery Model of Care – Midwifery Today
Discomforts of Pregnancy
Symptoms of Pregnancy – PregnancyInfo.ca
Physical Changes during Pregnancy – Ontario Prenatal Education
Common Discomforts during Pregnancy – March of Dimes
Sleeping while Pregnant: The First Trimester – Sleep Foundation
Tiredness and other Sleep Problems in Pregnancy – National Health Service
Aches and Pains in Pregnancy – The MotHERS Program
Muscle and Joint Pains – The MotHERS Program
Back Pain in Pregnancy – National Health Service
Leg Cramps during Pregnancy – My Health Alberta
Leg Cramps in Pregnancy – Partners in Pregnancy Clinic
Heartburn in Pregnancy – Maternity Care Midwives
Swelling and Varicose Veins – Maternity Care Midwives
How Organs Shift During Pregnancy (Animation) – Science Alert
Due Date Calculator
Due date Calculator – PregnancyInfo.ca
Environmental Safety
Safety during Pregnancy – Ontario Prenatal Education
Environmental Hazards in Pregnancy – Durham Region
Exercise and Healthy Weight Gain – Prenatal
Pregnancy Weight Gain Calculator – Health Canada
Exercise during Pregnancy – PregnancyInfo.ca
9 Pregnancy Stretches for the Whole Body – Ontario Chiropractic Association
Active Pregnancy – City of Hamilton Public Health Services
Healthy Eating and Weight Gain – Ontario Prenatal Education
Active Living – Ontario Prenatal Education
Exercise during Pregnancy – ACOG
2019 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity throughout Pregnancy – CSEP/SOGC
You (Still) Don’t Know Squat – Nutritious Movement
Weight Gain during Pregnancy – PregnancyInfo.ca
Healthy Eating and Weight Gain – Prenatal Education Ontario
Food Safety
Hydration in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding – Hydration for Health
Healthy eating when pregnant and breastfeeding – Canada’s Food Guide
How much water should I drink during pregnancy? – ACOG
Eat Safely, Eat Well: Food Safety During Pregnancy – BC Centre for Disease Control
Safe Food Handling for Pregnanct Women – Health Canada
Eating Ontario Fish – Ministry of Natural Resources You can use this guide and the interactive map to help you identify the types and amounts of fish that are safe to eat from more than 2,400 fishing locations. Learn how to choose and prepare fish to reduce contaminants.
Genetic Screening
What is Prenatal Screening? – Prenatal Screening Ontario
A Guide to Understanding Prenatal Screening Tests – Genetics Education Canada
Cell-Free DNA Prenatal Screening (AKA Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing) – Genetics Education Canada
Prenatal Genetic Screening – PregnancyInfo.ca
Homebirth
Association of Ontario Midwives Birthplace Options Portal
THE FACTS ABOUT HOME BIRTH IN ONTARIO (2012, CMO)
Disinfecting Your Home During COVID for Planned Home Birth
Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada: Statement on Home Birth
Editorial “The Safety of Home Birth” in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Infections
Infections in Pregnancy that may affect your Baby – National Health Service
What Infections can Affect Pregnancy? – National Institute of Health
Urinary Tract Infections – Maternity Care Midwives
CMV Fact Sheet for Pregnant Women and Parents – CDC
CMV Infection – Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine
Cytomegalovirus and Pregnancy – OTIS
Fifth Disease (Parvovirus B19) and Pregnancy – OTIS
Pregnancy and Fifth Disease – CDC
Medication Safety
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Pocket Guide – Mother and Child University Hospital Center
Medication Safety in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding – Mother to Baby
Is it Safe for my Baby – Centre for Disease and Mental Health
Medications and Drugs – Ontario Prenatal Education
Miscarriage
Miscarriage: Pregnancy Loss Before 20 Weeks
Supporting Siblings after Pregnancy or Infant Loss – PAIL
Support for Grandparents – PAIL
Peer Support Programs – Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network
Local Circes of Support Group – Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network
Finding your way to Family Support Group – Local
How Coworkers can Support the Grieving Parents – PAIL
How Employers can Support a Grieving Employee Returning to Work – PAIL
What Friends can do to Support the Grieving Parents – PAIL
What Family Members can do to Support the Grieving Parents – PAIL
MIlk Production after a Pregnancy or Infant Loss – PAIL
Silent Birth: When a Baby Dies after 20 Weeks of Pregnancy – PAIL
When a Baby Dies in Thier First Year of Life – PAIL
A Difficult Choice: A Booklet for Families ending a Pregnancy
A Difficult Choice: A Booklet for Families ending a Pregnancy – PAIL
Resource Library – Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network
Miscarriage – PregnancyInfo.ca
Pregnancy and Infant Loss – Ontario Prenatal Education
Multiple Pregnancy – Twins & Triplets
Twins, Triplets, & More! – Multipe Births Support Program
Multiple Pregnancy – PregnancyInfo.ca
Nausea / Vomiting in Pregnancy
Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy Handout – SOGC
Nausea and Vomiting – PregnancyInfo.ca
Nausea and Vomiting – The MotHERS Program
Nausea and Vomiting – SickKids
Morning Sickness: Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy – ACOG
Coping with Nausea and Vomiting – BC Women’s Hospital
Osteopathy
Why you might want to see an Osteopath during Pregnancy – Fit Mom
Osteopathy for Pregnant Women? Absolutely! – Force Medic
Pet Safety
Caring for your Pets while Pregnant – March of Dimes
Pet Care and Safety during Pregnancy – Dr. Morris AU)
Postdates
When your Pregnancy goes Past your Due Date – AOM
Oxytocin: To Help Start or Speed Up Your Labour – PCMCH
Overdue Pregnancy – PregnancyInfo.ca
Pregnancy Information
Routine Prenatal Care – Prenatal Education Ontario
Preparing for Baby Pregnancy – The Ins and Outs of the 10 months (yes 10) involved in Making a Human
The Journey from Pregnancy to Parenthood – Welcome to Parenting
Baby’s Best Chance – Healthlink BC
Routine Tests
Routine Prenatal Care – Ontario Prenatal Education
Routine Ultrasound – PregnancyInfo.ca
Blood Groups and Red Cell Antibodies in Pregnancy – National Health Service
Rh Blood Groups – PregnancyInfo.ca
Rh Incompatibility During Pregnancy (for Parents) — Print Version – Nemours KidsHealth
Hepatitis B Screening – PregnancyInfo.ca
HIV Screening – PregnancyInfo.ca
Cervical Cancer Screening – MInistry of Health
What your Abnormal PAP Test Means – Ministry of Health
Seat Belt Use
How to Wear a Seatbelt When Pregnant – Buckle Up for Life
Information from Your Family Doctor Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy – American Family Physician
Sexual Activity
Sex and Pregnancy – PregnancyInfo.ca
Sex in Pregnancy – National Health Service
Sex during Pregnancy – Kids Health
Sex During Pregnancy – Spinning Babies
Smoking
Smoking – Ontario Prenatal Education
Travel
Travelling while Pregnant – Government of Canada
Travel and Pregnancy – PregnancyInfo.ca
Ultrasound
Routine Ultrasound – PregnancyInfo.ca
Ultrasound in Early Pregnancy: Dating Scan – Women’s & Newborn Health Westmead Hospital
Fetal Ultrasound – My Health Alberta
Detailed Anatomy Ultrasound – Prenatal Screening Ontario
Learning About Fetal Ultrasound Results – My Health Alberta
Ultrasound Scan: Your 18 to 20 Week Scan – Mater Mother’s Hospital
19 Weeks Pregnant: Sex of Baby (or Itty Bitty Baby Parts) – Spinning Babies
Non-Medical Ultrasound – PregnancyInfo.ca
Vaccination
Vaccination – PregnancyInfo.ca
VBAC Counselling
Vaginal Birth after Caesarean (VBAC) – Prenatal Education Ontario
FAQs about VBAC – International Caesarean Awareness Network (ICAN)
FAQs about Caesarean – International Caesarean Awareness Network (ICAN)
Birth after a Previous Caesarean – Spinning Babies
What Every Pregnant Woman Needs to Know About Cesarean Section – Childbirth Connection
The Risks of Cesarean Section – Coalition for Improving Maternity Services