Women's Health Information

Pregnancy

Help give your baby the best start in life with these useful resources on pregnancy, labour, and delivery, developed by the medical experts at the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada.

Birth Plan

A birthing plan is a written document that tells your doctor and the hospital staff what kind of childbirth you would like and how you would like your baby cared for after delivery.

Breech Childbirth

Most babies are positioned head down in the womb. This is so they can come out of the birth canal (vagina) head first. Sometimes, the baby is positioned so the feet or buttocks will come out first during childbirth. This is
called a breech presentation.Learn what you need to know about breech childbirth.

C-Section

Sometimes a caesarean section is the safest way to care for the health of the mother and the baby. Learn what you need to know about C-section

Due Date Calculator

Want to know when your baby will be born? Give our pregnancy due date calculator a try!

Folic Acid for preconception and pregnancy

Folic acid is a vitamin which helps grow and protect cells in your body. It is found in some foods and in multivitamin supplements. You are having a baby or planning a pregnancy. Learn what you need to know about folic acid.

Group B Streptococcus Infection in Pregnancy

GBS is a common bacterial infection carried by a mother that can harm her newborn child if not treated before she gives birth. Read about the test and the treatments.

Herbal Remedies

Women are told to avoid medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Any medication should be taken on the advice of their doctor after reviewing any effect it may have on them or their baby. The same advice applies to herbal remedies.

HIV Testing in Pregnancy

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) can be passed from mother to baby during childbirth. Learn more about testing for HIV during pregnancy and prevention methods.

Immunization before and during pregnancy

You are having a baby or planning a pregnancy. Learn what you need to know about immunization.

Multiple Birth

Information on twins, triplets, and higher-order multiple births.

Nausea and Vomiting During Pregnancy

Nausea and vomiting are the most common complaints during the first three months of pregnancy. Learn ways to control and lessen the discomfort of morning sickness with tips from the SOGC.

Normal Chirldbirth

Childbirth can be described differently based on the level and type of assistance provided during the baby's delivery. Learn what you need to know about normal childbirth.

Preterm Labour

Premature labour is one of the most common problems in pregnancy and it is the cause of 75 percent of all newborn deaths in babies born without birth defects.

Resources and Services

Most people have some questions about their pregnancy and developing baby. Here is a selection of key resources and services about health before and during pregnancy, and in the first few weeks following delivery.

Ultrasound in Pregnancy

You are pregnant. Your health-care provider suggests you have an ultrasound. Learn more about it.

Umbilical Cord Blood

The blood in a baby's umbilical cord contains high numbers of special cells called stem cells. If you choose, this blood can be stored and used in the future to treat children or their family members with deadly diseases including Leukemia and Lymphoma.

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Section (VBAC)

Many women who have previously given birth through Cesarean section (C-section) can still safely give birth to a child through a normal vaginal delivery.

 

 

Last Updated September 1, 2010