Pregnancy

Congratulations on your pregnancy! Below you will find resources to help you stay healthy during your pregnancy and beyond.

Read information on the Health Unit’s prenatal classes and how to register.

Healthy Weight Gain in Pregnancy

This information will help you determine the recommended weight gain during pregnancy that is healthy for you and your baby.

Mom and Baby to Be App

This prenatal app includes these helpful features:

Plan for pregnancy with tools like fertility tracking
Receive personal messages throughout your pregnancy
Create your birth plan
Understand transition to parenting concerns
Make a personalized physical activity plan
Track your baby’s sleeping, crying and feeding information

Healthy Start for Baby and Me

This booklet includes information about pregnancy, labour, delivery, postpartum and early infant care.

The Sensible Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy

This booklet includes important facts and questions related to a healthy pregnancy. It also includes a handy 10-month pregnancy calendar that you can personalize to help you keep track of what week of pregnancy you are in. Each month includes interesting facts, useful information and tips on a variety of pregnancy-related topics.

Healthy Eating for a Healthy Baby

This 29 page booklet provides information for pregnant women on nutrition in pregnancy. It addresses current concerns and questions such as alcohol and fish consumption, food safety, weight gain and physical activity. A nutrition quiz, charts and recipes are also included.

Pregnancy Meal Planner

Get a personalized menu plan that you can post on your fridge.

Alcohol and Pregnancy

This factsheet discusses the risks of drinking alcohol while pregnant.

Smoking and Pregnancy

This website discusses the risks of smoking during pregnancy and how to quit.

The Health Unit can help you quit. Learn more online, or call the Health Unit at 519-426-6170 or 905-318-6623 Ext. 3278

Medications and Herbal Products in Pregnancy

Motherisk provides up to date information about which medications, over-the-counter drugs and herbal products are safe to use while pregnant. Visit their website or call 1-877-439-2744 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pregnancy and Parental Leave

Find information on your pregnancy and parental leave rights here on the Ministry of Labour website.

Oral Health in Pregnancy

Keeping gums and teeth healthy in pregnancy is important. Check out this factsheet to learn more.