Pregnancy and Childbirth

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.

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.

Motherisk offers information on the impact of prescription and over the counter drugs, alcohol and other addictive substances on pregnancy and unborn children. The organization also provides counselling services to pregnant and breastfeeding women and their families.

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.

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.  

A list of pdf publications on many aspects of pregnancy and related issues.

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.

A list of articles covering various topics in women's health including contraception, pregnancy, child birth, gynecologic disorders and medical procedures.

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.

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.

This website provides extensive information on maternity care, pregnancy planning, child birth and other related topics.