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Pregnancy resourcesPPregnancy resourcesPregnancy resourcesEnglishPregnancyTeen (13-18 years);Adult (19+)BodyNASupport, services and resourcesPrenatal Adult (19+)NA2009-09-11T04:00:00ZNicolette Caccia, MEd, MD, FRCSCAndrew James, MBChB, FRACP, FRCPC000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>A list of useful books and web sites about pregnancy for further reading. Trusted Answers provided by Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.</p><p>There are many resources available for pregnant women, including books and websites. Some of these resources will help you learn what to expect in the coming months of pregnancy. Other resources will provide tips on proper nutrition, health care and caring for your well-being. Speak with your health-care provider to learn more about which resources are best for you. </p><h2>Key points</h2> <ul> <li>​Use books and websites to learn what to expect during pregnancy and how to take proper care of yourself and your baby.​</li> </ul>
Ressources en matière de grossesseRRessources en matière de grossessePregnancy resourcesFrenchPregnancyTeen (13-18 years);Adult (19+)BodyNASupport, services and resourcesPrenatal Adult (19+)NA2009-09-11T04:00:00ZNicolette Caccia, MEd, MD, FRCSC Andrew James, MBChB, FRACP, FRCPC000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>Une liste de livres et de sites Web utiles axés sur la grossesse. Cette section contient des réponses fiables fournies par les hôpitaux pédiatriques canadiens.</p><p>Il existe plusieurs ressources disponibles aux femmes enceintes, y compris des livres et des sites Web. Certaines de ces ressources vous apprendront ce à quoi vous devez vous attendre tout au long de votre grossesse. D’autres ressources vous offriront des conseils portant sur la manière adéquate de vous nourrir, d’obtenir des soins de santé et de prendre soin de vous. Consultez votre fournisseur de soins de santé afin de connaître les ressources qui sont les mieux adaptées à votre situation.</p><h2>À retenir</h2> <ul> <li>Consultez des livres et des site Web afin d’apprendre ce à quoi vous attendre pendant votre grossesse et comment prendre bien soin de vous et de votre bébé.​</li> </ul>

 

 

Pregnancy resources390.000000000000Pregnancy resourcesPregnancy resourcesPEnglishPregnancyTeen (13-18 years);Adult (19+)BodyNASupport, services and resourcesPrenatal Adult (19+)NA2009-09-11T04:00:00ZNicolette Caccia, MEd, MD, FRCSCAndrew James, MBChB, FRACP, FRCPC000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>A list of useful books and web sites about pregnancy for further reading. Trusted Answers provided by Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.</p><p>There are many resources available for pregnant women, including books and websites. Some of these resources will help you learn what to expect in the coming months of pregnancy. Other resources will provide tips on proper nutrition, health care and caring for your well-being. Speak with your health-care provider to learn more about which resources are best for you. </p><h2>Key points</h2> <ul> <li>​Use books and websites to learn what to expect during pregnancy and how to take proper care of yourself and your baby.​</li> </ul><h2>Books</h2><h3>Better Food for Pregnancy</h3><p>By Daina Kalnins and Joanne Saab The Hospital for Sick Children Publisher: Robert Rose (2006) ISBN 0-7788-0136-5</p><p>Both authors are registered dietitians at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, and have a combined experience in paediatric research and nutrition. With this book you will discover the basics of a better diet for your pregnancy, including the optimum intake of nutrients for every stage from conception to breastfeeding. </p> <h3>What to Expect when You’re Expecting, 3rd edition</h3><p>By Heidi Murkoff Paperback: 624 pages Publisher: Workman Publishing Company (2002) ISBN: 0761121323</p><p>This revised third edition of the popular pregnancy guide offers the authoritative yet reassuring advice that parents have come to rely on from all the titles in the What to Expect series. The book is arranged by month. </p><h2>Web sites on nutrition during pregnancy</h2><h3><p> <a href="http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/nutrition/prenatal/%20national_guidelines_tc-lignes_directrices_nationales_tm_e.html"></a></p> Health Canada: Prenatal Nutrition</h3> <a href="http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/nutrition/prenatal/index-eng.php" target="_blank"> <p>http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/nutrition/prenatal/index-eng.php</p> <p></p></a> <p>This web site provides information about nutrition and healthy eating throughout the childbearing years, and nutrition during pregnancy. </p><h2>Web sites on teenage pregnancy</h2><h3>Sexuality and U: Your link to sexual well-being.</h3><p> <a href="http://www.sexualityandu.ca/" target="_blank">www.sexualityandu.ca</a> </p><p>www.sexualityandu.ca is committed to providing credible and up-to-date information and education on sexual health. This web site is made possible with the guidance and collaboration of a team of distinguished Canadian medical organizations, and is administered by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada. </p><h3>The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy</h3><p> <a href="http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/" target="_blank">www.thenationalcampaign.org</a> </p><p>The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy seeks to improve the lives and future prospects of children and families. Their specific strategy is to prevent teen pregnancy and unplanned pregnancy among single, young adults. They support a combination of responsible values and behaviour by both men and women and responsible policies in both the public and private sectors. </p><h3>Center for Young Women's Health</h3><p> <a href="http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/" target="_blank">www.youngwomenshealth.org</a> </p><p>The Center for Young Women’s Health (CYWH) is a collaboration between the Division of Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine and the Division of Gynecology at Children’s Hospital Boston. The Center exists to provide teen girls and young women with carefully researched health information and special health education programs. </p><h3>The Massey Center for Women</h3><p> <a href="http://www.massey.ca/" target="_blank">www.massey.ca</a> </p><p>The Massey Centre for Women is an award-winning, non-profit, community agency located in Toronto, that provides housing and resources for pregnant teens, young single mothers, and their babies. Many of the programs are also open to community families.</p>Pregnancy resources
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