Your Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy

Expecting a baby is a very exciting time. It is also a time when you may have a lot of questions or concerns about your pregnancy and the health of your baby.

On the pages that follow you can find a Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy. This is click-through guide to help answer your questions and to help you to have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. It also has links to some local services. You may also want to check out: Health Canada’s Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy and OMama

Please choose from the following:

Prenatal Care: You and Your Health Care Team
Prenatal Tests
How Your Baby Grows
Changes in Pregnancy
Healthy Eating
Staying Active
Smoking and Second-Hand Smoke
Alcohol
Medications, Cannabis, and Other Drugs
Environmental Health (Hazards to Avoid)
Prevent Infections and Protect Your Baby
Travelling While Pregnant
Work
Preterm Labour
Preparing for Birth and Beyond
Pregnant in Peterborough: What’s Available