Also called: Childbirth
Pdf document for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
This publication answers some of the questions often asked about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and how it affects peoples’ behaviour, their ability to learn and interact with others.
Subject Headings Alcoholism, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Published by Public Health Agency of Canada (2005) CAN
Last modified on 09/24/2020
Website for Substance Use during Pregnancy
Substance use during pregnancy can profoundly affect the earliest stages of human development and have longer term harmful effects that carry into early childhood and beyond. This article lists risks associated with alcohol drinking and using drugs by pregnant women.
Subject Headings Alcoholism, Drug Abuse, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Published by Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (2016) CAN
Last modified on 06/20/2019
Website for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network provides support services to bereaved parents and their families all over Ontario. We are Canada's leading educators promoting the sensitive care and management to families following a loss of a baby.
Subject Headings Death and Dying, Infants, Grief, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Published by Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network (2015) CAN
Last modified on 04/18/2019
Website for The Best Start Resource Centre: Ontario's Maternal Newborn and Early Child Development Resource Centre
This website provides information and resources on preconception health, prenatal health and early child development. Resources include pdf publications, webinars, listservs and electronic bulletins on topics related to pregnancy, infants and early child development.
Subject Headings Infants, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Published by Health Nexus (2017) CAN
Website for PregnancyInfo.ca
PregnancyInfo.ca is an evidence-based informative website about pregnancy and childbirth for the Canadian public and healthcare professionals. From pre-conception through postpartum, this website provides accurate, credible and up-to-date information and education on topics related to pregnancy.
PregnancyInfo.ca is an initiative of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, Canada’s leading authority on sexual and reproductive health.
Subject Headings Pregnancy and Childbirth
Published by Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada ([2011]) CAN
Website for Ontario Fetal Centre
Information on parental diagnosis, genetic tests, pregnancy screening genetic counselling and other issues related to pregnancy and birth defects. Listed videos provide brief explanations from the experts in the field to the parents' commonly asked questions.
Subject Headings Parenting, Genetics, Medical Tests, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Published by Mount Sinai Hospital (2014) CAN
Website for Women's Health: Patient Education FAQs
A list of articles covering various topics in women's health including contraception, pregnancy, child birth, gynecologic disorders and medical procedures.
Subject Headings Women's Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Published by American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2017) USA
Last modified on 03/17/2017
Website for MotherToBaby
MotherToBaby, a service of the non-profit Organization of Teratology Information Specialists, is dedicated to providing evidence-based information to mothers, health care professionals, and the general public about medications and other exposures during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Subject Headings Drug Use, Breastfeeding, Addictions, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Published by Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS) (2013) USA
Website for Depression During and After Pregnancy Fact Sheet
This fact sheet explains causes of depression during pregnancy and after giving birth. It lists symptoms of depression, provides helpful tips for dealing with it on your own and available treatments if help is needed.
Subject Headings Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Published by Office of Women's Health, U. S. Department of Health and human Services (2016) USA
Last modified on 03/13/2017
Website for Fetal Alcohol Exposure
Information on risks related to alcohol abuse during pregnancy and the prenatal alcohol exposure the can lead to birth defects and cause a range of developmental, cognitive, and behavioural problems, which can appear during childhood and last a lifetime.
Published by National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism CAN
Website for Childbirth Connection
This website provides extensive information on maternity care, pregnancy planning, child birth and other related topics.
Published by National Partnership for Women & Families (2017) USA