First Trimester

First Trimester of Pregnancy - Early PregnancyWe've put together a collection of resources for those in their first trimester of pregnancy. Browse the links below for reliable information from trustworthy sources, on a variety of topics related to the first trimester.

General First Trimester Information

The Sensible Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy (PDF) - Government of Canada

PregnancyInfo.ca - Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada

Pregnancy General Info - HealthLinkBC

Early Prenatal Care Summary Checklist - Perinatal Services BC

Unplanned Pregnancy

Unintended Pregnancy - Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada

Nausea & Vomiting

Nausea and Vomiting - Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada

Coping with Nausea and Vomiting - BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre

Vitamins

Folate and Folic Acid - HealthLinkBC

Prenatal vitamins recognized by the SOGC - Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada

Bleeding & Cramping

Early Pregnancy Bleeding - BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre

Bleeding and Cramping in Pregnancy - Pomegranate Midwives

Miscarriage

Miscarriage Info & Treament Options - BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre

Screening

Blood Typing and Screening / Rh Testing - BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre

Genetic Screening - Perinatal Services BC

Ultrasound - HealthLinkBC

Ultrasound: Purpose, Benefits, and Limitations - Pomegranate Midwives

Indigenous Pregnancy Journies

Honouring Indigenous Women’s and Families’ Pregnancy Journeys (PDF) - Perinatal Services BC

Multiple Pregnancy

Multiple Pregnancy: Twins or More - HealthLinkBC

Cannabis & Pregnancy

Learn More about Cannabis and Pregnancy - Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada

Cannabis, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding FAQs (PDF) - Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada

Cannabis, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Infographic (PDF) - Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada

Maternity / Parental Leave

EI Maternity and Parental Benefits - Government of Canada

Mental Health

Depression During Pregnancy: Should I Take Antidepressants? - HealthLinkBC

Anxiety During Pregnancy - Anxiety Canada

Other Information

Working During Pregnancy - Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada

Pregnancy Beyond 40 Years of Age (PDF) - Association of Ontario Midwives