Pre-Pregnancy

The pre-pregnancy period is important because having a healthy pregnancy and baby starts before you get pregnant. The pre-pregnancy period is also referred to as "preconception", the time before and between pregnancies. Although this site focuses on the 12 weeks or roughly 3 months before pregnancy, it's a good idea to establish healthy habits for even longer before trying to get pregnant.

In this section, learn more about:

• Choice of Birthplace
• Choosing a Health Care Provider
• Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
• Folic Acid Supplement
• Healthy Environment
• Healthy Living
• Immunization
• Medications, Drugs and Complementary Therapies
• Parental Leave and Family Benefits
• Planning for Pregnancy
• Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (VBAC)
• Intimate Partner Violence