Resource |
Description |
| HealthLinkBC | Call 8-1-1 to speak to a nurse at any time. healthlinkbc.ca/services-and-resources/about-8-1-1 |
| Prenatal Genetic Screening Program | For information on prenatal genetic screening. perinatalservicesbc.ca/our-services/screening-programs/prenatal-genetic-screening-program |
| Healthy Weight Gain During Pregnancy | To determine recommended weight gain in pregnancy. hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/nutrition/prenatal/hwgdp-ppspg-eng.php |
| Quit Now | For help with smoking cessation. 1-877-455-2233. quitnow.ca |
| The Motherisk Program | For information on morning sickness, medications, supplements, alcohol, and drug use in pregnancy and breastfeeding. 1-800-327-4636 motherrisk.org |
| Immunize BC | For information on immunizations. immunizebc.ca |
| Caring for Kids | Information for parents from paediatricians in Canada, including information on circumcision of baby boys. caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/circumcision |
| International Breastfeeding Centre | Resource for breastfeeding. ibconline.ca |
| New Life Prenatal Classes | newlifeprenatal.org/onlineprenatalclasses.htm |
| Vaccination in Pregnancy | A message from the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada |