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Adolescent pregnancy 
Presents the Canadian Paediatric Society's position paper on adolescent pregnancy. Covers pregnancy prevention, diagnosis, and counselling the pregnant adolescent.
Source: Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS)
From: Adolescent health
Adolescent sexual health services and education: options for Nova Scotia  PDF
Addresses sexual activity among adolescents. Discusses sexually transmitted infections and adolescent pregnancy. Provides information on sexual health services, education policies, and programs in Nova Scotia. Offers ideas for effective services and education programs. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Atlantic Centre of Excellence for Women's Health (ACEWH)
Contraceptive methods 
Presents the various methods of contraception in youth-friendly language.
Source: Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC)
From: sexualityandu.ca
Finding our way: a sexual and reproductive health sourcebook for Aboriginal communities 
Describes a tool for service providers and educators working on sexual and reproductive health in an Aboriginal cultural context. The sourcebook looks at traditional teachings, and covers sexuality education for children and youth, healthy pregnancies, teen pregnancies, menopause and sexual abuse. Includes ordering instructions.
Source: Canadian Federation for Sexual Health
Parenting: rights and responsibilities of young parents  PDF
Helps young parents in New Brunswick understand their rights and responsibilities when facing pregnancy and parenthood. Includes information on parental leaves and benefits, social assistance, adoption, healthy relationships, child support, and custody and access issues for separated parents. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick (PLEIS-NB)
Pregnant teens and teenage mothers: a statistical portrait   PDF
Presents data on pregnancy and birth rates for young women under 20 years of age in Quebec. Examines risks to the health of teenage mothers and their children, and the impact on education and socioeconomic status. Compares the situation in Quebec to the rest of Canada and other countries. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Minister of Education
Questions and answers about pregnancy 
Addresses basic questions a teen might have in the event that she is either pregnant or suspects she is pregnant.
Source: Teen Health Centre (THC)
Second or subsequent births to teenagers  PDF
Presents statistical data on females aged 15 to 19 delivering their second or subsequent child. Analyses the following variables: differences in geographical locations across the country, neighbourhood income and prevalence of low birthweight. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Statistics Canada
Sex facts in Canada 2006 
Presents information about sexuality among Canadians including: sexual activity, most popular contraception used, pregnancy rates, and information about common STIs and infection rates.
Source: Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC)
Sexual Health Centre Lunenberg County 
Provides counselling and education around birth control, pregnancy options, sexually transmitted infections, healthy relationships, respecting sexual orientation, sexual harassment, and other sexual health issues.
Source: Sexual Health Centre Lunenburg County
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