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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)
International resource  Advocates for Youth 
Creates programs and advocates for policies to help youth make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. Offers info and training to youth serving organizations, policy makers, youth activists and media.
Source: Advocates for Youth
From: International resource
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
International resource  Guttmacher Institute 
Advances sexual and reproductive health and rights in the United States and worldwide through social science research, policy analysis and public education. Web site provides information on sexual behaviour, prevention, contraception, abortion, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV, and pregnancy and birth.
Source: Guttmacher Institute
From: International resource
International resource  KidsHealth 
Focuses on health info about children from conception through adolescence. Presents information in separate areas for kids, teens, and parents each with its own design, age-appropriate content, and tone.
Source: KidsHealth
From: International resource
International resource  National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy 
Works to reduce the rate of teenage pregnancy in the United States. Web site includes facts and statistics, tips and resources for parents, resources for faith communities, articles, and a section for teenagers.
Source: National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
From: International resource
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
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