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Additional Resources and Information

A complete listing of all fact sheets and resources on nutrition before, during and after pregnancy is available on the Nutrition Services Fact Sheets and Resources Page.

Websites:

The following list of websites provides additional information on healthy eating and physical activity during pregnancy.

York Region's Child and Family Health Division – provides information on pregnancy, preparing for parenting and local prenatal classes.

Motheris: Canada's experts on the safety of medications, infections, chemicals, and exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding. A service provided by the Hospital for Sick Children

A Healthy Pregnancy is in Your Hands: A guide for pregnant women from Health Canada. Includes a healthy pregnancy calendar, quizzes and information about having a healthy pregnancy and a link to the Sensible Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy

Healthy Eating for a Healthy Baby: Tips on healthy eating during pregnancy from the Best Start Resource Centre

Physical Activity Guide: Public Health Agency of Canada's Guide to Physical Activity for healthy active living

ABC – All Babies Count: This Prenatal Nutrition Program is a free weekly nutrition program for pregnant women in York Region who are at greater risk for health issues during and after pregnancy. At the ABC Programs, moms-to-be connect with peers, participate in making healthy meals and snacks and receive hands-on nutrition and health education sessions run by a nutrition educator and public health nurses.

Women's College Hospital - The Exercise and Pregnancy Helplin: Information about being physically active during pregnancy. A toll-free phone service is available by calling 1-866-937-7678

Best Start Resource Centr: Information, services and support for service providers who work with expectant parents and their young children