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Welcome to the Healthy Pregnancy Site!

If you are pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant, this area of our Healthy Living section is for you. Consider it your gateway to pregnancy-related information from the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Source:     Public Health Agency of Canada

Pregnancy (Gestational)

An outline of the characteristics and symptoms of gestational diabetes.
Source:     Public Health Agency of Canada

Pregnancy Health Centre

The pregnancy health centre will help you learn about what to expect during the months of your pregnancy. We will discuss planning for your baby and staying healthy during pregnancy. We will also explore the experience of childbirth itself including the strategies that are available to control the pain of labour.
Source:     Women's Health Matters

Pregnancy - Ottawa

This link includes information on planing for a healthy baby, and healthy pregnancy,and information on labour and birth.
Source:     City of Ottawa

Sex and childbirth

Discusses sex during pregnancy and after childbirth. Details some of the physical changes occurring at these times that impact on sexuality, and suggests appropriate methods of birth control for use after childbirth.
Source:     Women's Health Matters