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The health information contained herein is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace discussions with a healthcare provider. All decisions regarding patient care must be made with a healthcare provider, considering the unique characteristics of each patient.
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Useful Links
- Motherisk
For information on the use of medication during pregnancy and lactation.
- March of Dimes - Folic Acid
Information on Folic Acid.
- Health Canada - Folic Acid and Birth Defects
To obtain further information on folic acid and how to avoid birth defects.
- Office of Nutrition Policy and Promotion (ONPP) at Health Canada.
Health Canada's Office of Nutrition Policy and Promotion's site, for your questions on nutrition. This is a reference centre where the latest evidence-based data on nutrition can be found.
- Dietitians of Canada
Dietitians of Canada (DC) is the nation-wide voice of dietitians - the most trusted source of information on food and nutrition for Canadians. DC brings the knowledge and skills of its members together to influence decisions that affect food, nutrition and health. Formerly the Canadian Dietetic Association (1935-96), DC has set the standard for education of dietitians and professional dietetic practice.
To obtain more information on nutrition during pregnancy, a current list of licensed dietitians in private clinics is included.
 - Health Canada - Advisory
Information on mercury levels in fish.
- SOGC
Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada.
- Duchesnay
Commited to improve the quality of life of pregnant women while safeguarding the health of their unborn child. Duchesnay manufactures PregVit®, PregVit folic5®, Diclectin® and
Proctofoam-HC®.
- SOSMorningSickness
Information site on nausea and vomiting of pregnancy.
- First International Conference on NVP
Proceedings of the First International Conference on Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy.
- Multiple Births Canada
Multiple Births Canada exists to improve the quality of life for multiple birth individuals and their families in Canada.
- US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Frequently Asked Questions on Folic Acid
- Hemorrhoids and Pregnancy
This site provides helpful and informative information to women experiencing hemorrhoids and other anorectal discomforts following childbirth.
- Patient's Guide to medical information
Guide to health resources published in partnership with the Canadian Pharmacists Association
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For your reading:
Women of childbearing age:
"All women who could become pregnant and those who are pregnant or breastfeeding need a multivitamin containing folic acid every day.
Pregnant women need to ensure that their multivitamin also contains iron. A healthcare professional can help you find the multivitamin that's right for you."
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