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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.