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Throughout the active phase of labour, the care team will regularly check on the baby’s well being by listening to his heart with an ultrasound machine. During this phase, an ultrasound is performed every 15 to 30 minutes.

An episiotomy is a cut (incision) in the perineum that is made just as the baby is about to be delivered. It may occasionally be used in situations where the baby needs help to exit more quickly. The cut is then sutured under local anaesthesia.

One of the first things you’ll want to know on learning you are pregnant is when the baby is due. When will the big day be?

Your body changes throughout your pregnancy. These changes sometimes cause discomforts that are generally harmless, but can sometimes be hard to bear. The tables that follow outline some common discomforts of pregnancy as well as tips for relieving them.

This section focuses on nutrition during pregnancy.

To avoid contact with the toxoplasma parasite or other germs, wear gloves when gardening and when handling soil and sand. Wash your hands well after gardening and thoroughly wash all vegetables and fruit that may have been in contact with soil.

This section informs you about the different professionals and services available, prenatal care and other types of care.

Resources about nutrition during pregnancy : Olo support program, food banks and other resources.

During pregnancy, you may find yourself in a situation where you have special dietary needs (e.g., a health problem related or unrelated to the pregnancy). If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to raise them with a nutritionist or your prenatal care provider.

The foods you eat during pregnancy contribute to your baby’s health by providing the nutrients she needs to develop and get a good start in life.