MEDICAL RESOURCES

We see patient education as one of our major responsibilities. A variety of resources are referenced here to help you through all stages of prenatal care.

MAKE REFERRAL

PRE-CONCEPTION

Whenever possible, a healthy lifestyle before conception helps set the stage for a healthy pregnancy. See here for advice on your best start.

BREASTFEEDING

Check out these resources for Breast Feeding. 

Resource 1 & Resource 2.

POST-PARTUM

Following delivery of your child, there often are still many questions. See here for what to expect after you have expected.

PREGNANCY

Every pregnancy can be filled with difficulties and challenges. We hope to provide as much guidance and education as possible to help you through it.

NEWBORN

Every baby is unique, presenting a different set of challenges of parenthood. See here for guidelines and advice to help start your baby off strong.

LABOUR AND DELIVERY

Childbirth can always bring out the unexpected. We hope to educate on the variety of directions your delivery may take.

FOR REFERRING PROFESSIONALS

We strive to provide comprehensive care throughout pregnancy and are happy to assist you prior to transfer of care.

RECOMMENDED INVESTIGATIONS

We are pleased to support our primary care colleagues in the community by providing recommendations for initial investigations.

  • Blood Test

    In early pregnancy we recommend completing...


    CBC, random blood sugar, ABO typing, Rh typing, urine culture, HBsAg, VDRL, HIV-1/2, and rubella status.  Consider TSH, varicella status, parvovirus B19, toxoplasmosis status, and sickle cell status in selected patients.

  • Ultrasound Imaging

    We recommend a first trimester US for dating as well as an anatomy scan around 20 weeks gestation.

  • Genetic Screening

    We recommend discussing screening with all pregnant women and proceeding as per their preference.  All patients are candidates for enhanced first trimester screening (eFTS) - involving a blood test and US between 11 and 14 weeks gestation.  Patients may qualify or decide to complete non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT).