Useful Links
Curated health resources and external references.
Prenatal Classes – Ottawa Childbirth Education Association
In-person and online prenatal classes in the Ottawa region.
Pertussis Immunization in Pregnancy
Why the Tdap (whooping cough) vaccine is recommended during pregnancy.
Newborn circumcision
Canadian Paediatric Society guidance on newborn male circumcision.
Car Seat Installation Clinics — Seats for Kids
Free car seat inspection and installation clinics across Ottawa.
CHEO FAQ Prenatal Screening
Overview of genetic and prenatal screening tests offered through CHEO.
The MotHERS Program
Ottawa-based resources for having or planning a baby.
Information on Nutrition, Food and Healthy Eating
Dietitians of Canada — evidence-based nutrition advice for pregnancy.
Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing — Panorama
LifeLabs Panorama NIPT: screening for chromosomal conditions from a maternal blood draw.
Medications and Drugs Before and During Pregnancy
Reference guide on safe medication use in pregnancy.
CHEO
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario — paediatric care and resources.
Canadian Pediatric Society
Caring for Kids — trusted paediatric health information for parents.
I CAN Push
Ottawa-area community for birth prep, education and support.
Parenting in Ottawa
Ottawa Public Health parenting resources, classes and supports.
Pregnancy Information
SOGC's trustworthy site with pregnancy information for parents-to-be.
Umbilical cord blood banking – Insception
Information on private cord blood and tissue banking.
Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing — Harmony
Dynacare Harmony NIPT: prenatal screening from a maternal blood sample.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network
Counselling and support for pregnancy and infant loss.
La Leche League
Breastfeeding support, meetings and helpline.
Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
Handout on causes and management of morning sickness.
Vaginal birth after Cesarean section
Information and considerations for VBAC.
Group B Strep infection
What GBS is and how it is screened in late pregnancy.
Is it safe for me to travel? – Health Canada
Government of Canada travel health notices and advisories.
Canada.ca Pregnancy
Federal public-health information on pregnancy and early parenting.
Ultrasound in pregnancy
When ultrasounds are done during pregnancy and what they look for.
Chemical Exposure affecting Reproductive Health
UCSF Toxic Matters guide on minimizing harmful chemical exposures.
Sex and U
SOGC's sexual and reproductive health site for Canadians.
Information on Nutrition, Food and Healthy Eating
Dietitians of Canada — nutrition advice for every life stage.
Abnormal Pap
UpToDate patient guide on follow-up of abnormal Pap results.
HPV Vaccine Q&A – PHAC
Public Health Agency of Canada: HPV vaccination answers.
Sexually Transmitted Infections – General Info US – CDC
CDC overview of STIs — prevention, testing, and treatment.
Sigma Menopause Society Publications
Consumer publications from the Canadian Menopause Society.
Emergency Contraception
UpToDate patient guide on emergency contraception options.
HPV Information
Canadian consumer portal on the human papillomavirus.
Sexually Transmitted Infections – General Info Canada – GoC
Government of Canada STI information and resources.
HysterSisters
Peer community and resources on hysterectomy recovery.
HPV info – PHAC
Public Health Agency of Canada: HPV facts and guidance.
Birth Control – General Overview
It's A Plan — compare contraceptive methods and effectiveness.
Menopause and U
Canadian Menopause Society consumer site with symptoms and treatment information.
Abnormal Bleeding
UpToDate patient guide on abnormal uterine bleeding.
Endometriosis
YourPeriod.ca — endometriosis symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
