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Smoking During Pregnancy

Dr. Karen Buhler, family physician, discusses the effects of tobacco on pregnancy.

Can Exercise Make Labour/Delivery Easier?

Dr. Karen Nordahl, family physician, discusses exercise in relation to delivery.

The Benefits of Water

Sarah Ware, BSc (Hons), RD, CDE, discusses the benefits of water.

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Pregnancy is an exciting time, full of new experiences and challenges!

Find local family doctors, obstetricians, midwives, doulas, counseling services, baby supplies and pre and postnatal health videos and articles.

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American Academy of Family Physicians: Reproductive Health: Reproductive Health information

Government of Canada: Healthy Canadians: If you are pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant,this Website is for you!

Motherisk: Pregnancy is a special time of life. For many women, and their partners, it's a time to make changes, plan ahead, and reach out for guidance.

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Symptoms of Miscarriages Having a miscarriage can be a scary and emotional experience for women and couples alike. Most miscarriages happen within ...

How to Get a Handle on Morning Sickness Morning sickness is a common side effect of pregnancy for almost all women. Although we are not sure why they call it &ldq...

Tips for a Smooth Start to Nursing Your Baby We say it over and over again: every baby is unique. Well, it’s true! And just as every baby is unique, your nu...

Physicians, Obstetricians, Midwives, Doulas, Baby Supplies - Pregnancy Videos & Transcripts

Whether you're in your first, second or third trimester, you'll need a lot of support during your pregnancy. You can choose from a number of pregnancy health providers: a family physician, obstetrician, midwife, or doula. Find HealthChoicesFirst pregnancy and prenatal health videos on topics such as pregnancy nutrition, exercise, labour and delivery, preconception, children's health, and more.

Pregnancy Nutrition & Diet

During pregnancy it's essential to ensure you're getting the vitamins and nutrients you need. If you are pregnant, your physician might recommend prenatal vitamins in order to keep you and your baby healthy. A prenatal vitamin contains things like folic acid, vitamin D, calcium, iron, and vitamin A. If you're pregnant, visit your physician to work out a healthy pregnancy nutrition plan and perhaps choose a prenatal vitamin.

Pregnancy Exercise & Fitness

Exercise during pregnancy provides many benefits, including increasing energy, strengthening muscles, improving sleep, preparing your body for childbirth and reducing stress. One of the biggest misconceptions is if you exercise in your first trimester you're going to miscarry, but this has not been proven at all. If you have a normal pregnancy and you're healthy, you can start an exercise program. Some examples of safe pregnancy exercise: a walking program, cycling, or swimming. Before you start any pregnancy exercise plan, consult with your physician before you begin, especially if you have a high-risk pregnancy.

Pregnancy Physiotherapy

Many women wonder whether physiotherapy during pregnancy is safe. The answer is most often yes. Pregnancy physiotherapy can help a number of problems affecting muscles, bones, joints and circulation. Back pain is another condition that affects women during pregnancy, and can be helped by visiting a physiotherapist. Other conditions that pregnancy physiotherapy can help with are pubic symphysitis, pelvic pain, and postural problems.

Labor & Delivery

While a lot of women go into labor naturally around their due date, others need labor induction. This is a medical procedure that causes contractions to begin and your baby will move down the birth canal. Induction of labor usually happens in a hospital setting. Whether you have your labor induced or not, you often have the option of an epidural. An epidural is done by an anesthesiologist who threads a very fine plastic tube between the spaces in your back. This basically gives complete pain relief from your belly all the way down your legs.

Women who have had a Caesarean section in the past may wonder if they can have a successful vaginal delivery for their next birth. In the past, women who had a C-section once continued to have C-sections with subsequent children. However, that is not the case today: according to statistics, around 90% of women who have undergone a Caesarean section can go on to have a vaginal birth.

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