Health Topics - During Pregnancy

Changes in mom during pregnancy

When you are pregnant your body must change in many ways to support your baby’s growth. Changes in hormones, body structure, and the baby’s growth may cause some unpleasant symptoms. Many of […]

Chickenpox and Pregnancy

PDF/Printer Friendly Version What is chickenpox? Caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Most common in children and usually mild; however, when adults get it, they can be very sick. What are […]

Common Tests During Pregnancy

At your first prenatal visit your doctor will recommend that you complete many tests to see if there are any risks to yourself or the baby. Many of these tests are […]

Fetal Development

The First Trimester During the first trimester, or the first three months of pregnancy, your baby begins to develop all of its organs and systems. In the first 3 months your […]

Fifth disease and pregnancy

PDF/Printer Friendly Version What is Fifth Disease? Fifth Disease is caused by a virus called Parvovirus B19. It is a mild rash illness that occurs most commonly in children. It […]

Healthy Eating for a Healthy Baby

Eating healthy is important long before pregnancy to make sure that right from the beginning a mother’s body can meet the demands of her developing baby. Canada’s Food Guide is […]

Men's Health Before Pregnancy

You can improve your chances of becoming a father if you take care of yourself. Starting a few months before you and your partner try to get pregnant, you should: […]

Oral Health and Pregnancy

Keeping your teeth and gums healthy during pregnancy has many benefits for you and your baby. Your body undergoes many changes during pregnancy. Some of these can affect the health […]

Physical Activity During Pregnancy

PDF/Printer friendly version Get the Green Light First! There was a time when pregnant women were encouraged to avoid physical activity. Fortunately, attitudes towards pregnancy have changed and medical experts […]

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 […]

Pregnancy Testing & Options

Are you Pregnant? It is important to find out if you are pregnant. It allows you more time to make the right decision for you. If you do a home […]

Prenatal Care

It is very important for every woman to have good care during pregnancy. This can be with a doctor or a midwife. During visits they will check for problems that […]

Rubella (German Measles) and Pregnancy

PDF/Printer Friendly Version Who is most at risk? The Rubella virus causes a mild illness in pregnant mothers but could cause severe problems for a developing baby known as Congenital […]

Sex during pregnancy

PDF/Printer Friendly Version Pregnancy is a time when a woman’s body is going through many changes. These changes may affect how a woman feels sexually. Is having sex going to […]

Therapeutic Abortion

Working During Pregnancy

If you are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant, it is important to look into how your work may affect your health and the health of your unborn baby. Most women continue to work during their pregnancy. However, some women are required to stop working or need to change to a different type of work during their pregnancy.