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Pre-Pregnancy

Choosing a Health Care Provider

You can choose a doctor or midwife for pregnancy care.
Some nurses also provide prenatal and postnatal care.

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Newborn

Parental Leave and Family Benefits

When to stop working depends on your health and job type.
Learn about tax credits, family resources, and parental benefits in Ontario.

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Pregnancy Plan

Pregnancy and Immunization

Getting vaccinated during pregnancy helps keep you healthy.
It also gives your baby protection and helps stop the spread of germs.

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Explore updates and resources on pregnancy, birth, and early parenting.
Reliable information to support families across Ontario.

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Trusted Information, When and Where You Need it

OMama gives you trusted advice you can count on.
It supports you through pregnancy, birth, and early parenting.

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Breast & Chest Feed

Is My Baby Getting Enough?

Reassuring signs to watch for:

✔ Wakes up for feeds
✔ Plenty of wet & dirty diapers
✔ Sucking & swallowing
✔ Soft “kaah” sound while swallowing

Reach out to your healthcare provider if you’re concerned.

RSV Immunization

Protect Your Baby from RSV

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common virus that can cause serious lung infections in babies, especially in fall and winter.

Protect your baby—ask your healthcare provider about RSV immunization today.

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Preterm Labour

Signs and Symptoms

The signs and symptoms include:

✔ Pelvic/back pressure on and off
✔ Contractions less than 10 min apart
✔ Fluid leaking
✔ Vaginal bleeding

If you have these signs, contact your provider or go to the hospital right away.

Hypertension

Gestational Hypertension

High blood pressure after 20 weeks (gestational hypertension) is usually mild but can sometimes lead to preeclampsia, a serious condition. Watch for symptoms like headache, swelling, pain, vision changes, or protein in urine. If these occur, contact your provider or go to the hospital right away.

News

Tylenol safe, appropriate during pregnancy: Health Canada
Sep 23, 2025
Updated PCMCH Resources on RSV Prevention for Infants and High-Risk Children
Sep 19, 2025
Ontario Protecting Communities From Respiratory Illnesses
Sep 18, 2025
Safety of Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in Pregnancy
Sep 12, 2025
What We Know About Measles During Pregnancy
Jun 05, 2025

Late Pregnancy

When to Call Your Health Care Provider

Many people may stay at home during early labour. Early labour can last many hours or days and is a normal part of the birthing process. However, during this time, it is important to know when to call your health care provider and how to rest and conserve your energy.

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Better Outcomes Registry & Network

BORN Ontario

BORN is Ontario’s pregnancy, birth and childhood registry and network. By collecting, interpreting, sharing, and protecting data from every birth, BORN helps improve the health of pregnant/birthing individuals, newborns, children, and families.

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Prenatal Screening Ontario

PSO

PSO, funded by the Government of Ontario, coordinates prenatal screening services and supports a cohesive, high-quality system. It is Ontario’s key resource for pregnant individuals, families, and health-care professionals seeking information and updates.

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Every pregnancy and parenting journey is unique. Explore trusted OMama resources on culturally safe care, healthy living, and newborn health.

Healthy Living

Exercise and Activity

Nutrition

Fetal Assessment

Movement Awareness

Hearing Screening (Baby)

Hearing Screening

Newborn Screening

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