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Messages for Parents: Two to Five Years
Information Card, Revised 2024
Parents are the first and primary sexual health educators of children. This resource provides information to help parents and caregivers promote their child’s healthy sexual development. Early introduction of sexual health topics increases the confidence and comfort of both caregivers and the child to talk about sexual health in later years. As children grow, it is important for caregivers to reinforce health messages and expand on sexual health topics.
Messages for Parents are also available for other age groups:
SKU: 7-205 -
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) During Pregnancy: A Literature Review
Report, 2023
Intimate partner violence during pregnancy is one of the biggest health risks in the prenatal period. It is associated with significant physical and psychological consequences that can be longstanding for pregnant people and fetuses. This literature review details prevalence rates, risk factors for perpetration and victimization, adverse pregnancy outcomes for both the mother and fetus, and economic impacts associated with intimate partner violence during pregnancy. Intervention strategies are also outlined.
SKU: 2-462 -
HIV, Pregnancy, and Tobacco Use
Poster, 2023
This poster explains that for women living with HIV, smoking tobacco during pregnancy can increase the chances that HIV will be passed to the baby. Supports are listed to help pregnant women and those planning a pregnancy to quit or reduce their tobacco use.
SKU: 7-517 -
Maternal Mental Health Screening (Information Card)
Information Card, 2023
This information card provides a link to the updated EPDS (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale) screening tool and care guide, used in Saskatchewan since 2019. A scannable QR code is also included.
SKU: 2-109 -
We Need to Be Safe
Information Card, Revised 2023
This information card for the general public provides information on the impacts of intimate partner violence during pregnancy and available resources and supports.
SKU: 2-434 -
What Have You Heard About Maternal Mental Health (Pamphlet)
Pamphlet, 2023
This pamphlet provides information about maternal/perinatal mental health, self-care tips for parents, and a list of organizations that provide information and support related to mental health before, during, and/or after pregnancy.
SKU: 2-110 -
Maternal Mental Health (Poster)
Poster, 2023
This poster is intended to raise awareness about maternal mental health. It includes information about symptoms of depression and who to contact for help.
SKU: 2-103 -
Late Preterm Infant (Near-Term)
Fact Sheet, 2023
A late preterm infant is a baby that is born between 34-36 (almost 37) weeks of pregnancy. This fact sheet provides information about some health problems that might affect a late preterm infant, things that caregivers and parents should watch for, and some questions to be discussed before leaving the hospital.
SKU: 2-201 -
Maternal/Perinatal Mental Health
Fact Sheet, 2023
This information sheet provides descriptions of organizations and how to contact them if a pregnant person needs assistance with their mental health before, during, and/or after pregnancy.
SKU: 2-808 -
What Have You Heard About Cannabis and Pregnancy?
Information Card, 2022
This information card is aimed at people who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant. It provides evidence-based information about the potential effects of cannabis use when trying to get pregnant, during pregnancy, and when breastfeeding. The information card highlights how cannabis use could affect fertility (the ability to get pregnant) and a developing baby’s growth.
SKU: 2-107 -
Before You Become Pregnant
Brochure, Revised 2022
This brochure talks about the important information a woman should know when planning a pregnancy. It promotes a healthy lifestyle prior to conception in order to ensure the healthiest baby possible.
SKU: 2-309 -
HIV and Pregnancy
Poster, 2022
HIV can be passed from a pregnant person to their growing baby during pregnancy. This poster brings awareness to the importance of HIV testing, treatment, and prenatal care for the health of pregnant people and their babies.
SKU: 7-004 -
Gestational Diabetes – What You Need to Know
Brochure, 2022
Gestational diabetes, also known as gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), is a type of diabetes that begins in pregnancy. This brochure provides information on the risk factors for developing GDM, its impact on the mother and the baby, screening, management, and prevention of GDM, as well as supports available to people with GDM in Saskatchewan.
SKU: 2-502 -
Should I get the COVID-19 Vaccine if I am Pregnant or Breastfeeding?
Fact Sheet, 2021
This fact sheet provides evidence-based information on COVID-19 illness and vaccination in pregnant and breastfeeding people to help them make informed decisions about getting vaccinated.
A list of associated references can be accessed at: COVID-19 Vaccine in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding References.
SKU: 2-313 -
Healthy Weight Gain During Pregnancy
Booklet, Revised 2021
Healthy weight gain is important during pregnancy for the health of the woman and her growing baby. This booklet includes information on the benefits of gaining the recommended amount of weight during pregnancy, how to determine the amount of weight to gain during pregnancy, and recommendations for how to gain a healthy amount of weight. This booklet was developed in consultation with Saskatchewan dietitians, nurses, and other healthcare providers, as well as First Nations women.
Recent updates include the latest Canada Food Guide recommendations, the importance of certain nutrients in pregnancy, and how to track weight gain during pregnancy using the My Saskatchewan Pregnancy app.
SKU: 2-459 -
Sexually Transmitted Infections: Are You Positive You’re Negative?
Brochure, Revised 2021
Designed for use with youth, this brochure explains what sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are, the importance of testing and treatment, and how to prevent STIs. It also includes information about the effects of STIs on fertility, pregnancies, and newborn babies.
SKU: 7-002 -
Common Non-prescription Medications in Pregnancy
Fact Sheet, Revised 2021
Non-prescription medications, sometimes referred to as over-the-counter or OTC medications, are those that can be purchased without having a doctor’s prescription. This fact sheet provides information on common OTC medications such as antacids, antihistamines, laxatives, cough and cold medications, herbal products, and many more that are used in pregnancy.
SKU: 2-251 -
HCV and Pregnancy Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet, 2020
This fact sheet provides information about hepatitis C (HCV) and pregnancy, including information about vertical transmission (from mother to baby) and the effects of HCV on pregnancy and infants.
SKU: 7-500 -
Gestational Diabetes Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet, 2020
Gestational diabetes, also known as gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), is a sub-type of diabetes that is first identified during pregnancy. This fact sheet provides information on risk factors for developing GDM, its impact on maternal and child health, screening and diagnosis, as well as recommended management and primary prevention strategies.
SKU: 2-442 -
HIV and Pregnancy – A Guide to Care
Guide and Manual, Revised 2020
This guide covers such topics such as HIV/AIDS in Saskatchewan, modes of transmission of HIV, HIV testing during pregnancy, prenatal algorithm, HIV treatment and drug management, after-care for babies of HIV positive women, barriers to HIV transmission prevention and prenatal care, and motivational approaches.
SKU: 7-008 -
Gestational Diabetes Risks Prevention and Treatments
Literature Review, 2020
Gestational diabetes, also known as gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), is a sub-type of diabetes that is first identified during pregnancy. It consists of abnormal glucose tolerance or higher than normal blood glucose levels, that may or may not diminish following the birth of an infant. Over the past decades, GDM rates have continued to increase in Canada. This review provides information on the risk factors for developing GDM, its impact on maternal and offspring health, the approach to screening and diagnosis, recommended management strategies (both pharmacological and non-pharmacological), as well as primary prevention strategies.
SKU: 2-448 -
My Saskatchewan Pregnancy App Tear-Away Cards
Information Card, 2020
To provide evidence-based information to pregnant women in Saskatchewan, the Prevention Institute has created a smart phone app, My Saskatchewan Pregnancy. Features of the app include daily health tips, monthly summaries of baby’s growth, a “to do” list for each trimester, videos, a pregnancy timeline, a My Health feature (with trackable functions for blood pressure, weight gain, and mental health), and more.
These tear-away cards advertise the availability of the app and come in pads of 25.SKU: 2-501 -
My Saskatchewan Pregnancy App Poster
Poster, 2023
To provide evidence-based information to pregnant women in Saskatchewan, the Prevention Institute has created a smart phone app, My Saskatchewan Pregnancy. This poster provides a QR code to download this app.
Download the poster without the QR code here. here.SKU: 2-500 -
Pregnancy and Alcohol: What doctors would like you to know
Information Card, Revised 2019
This information card provides simple medical advice to a woman about ways to ensure her fetus is not exposed to alcohol when she is pregnant.
SKU: 3-152 -
Pregnancy and Alcohol: A Doctor’s Advice
Brochure, Revised 2019
This brochure includes a brief summary of medical research about the impact of alcohol on a developing fetus. It also provides information and advice that a doctor could give to women about how alcohol affects a developing baby, and steps a woman can take to protect her unborn baby from exposure to alcohol. Included in the brochure are some ideas about supports to help women quit drinking.
SKU: 3-151 -
Cannabis and Pregnancy Poster
Poster, 2019
Cannabis can be harmful. This poster highlights that cannabis can harm developing fetuses during pregnancy, and infants through breastfeeding. This poster was created in partnership with the Cannabinoid Research Institute of Saskatchewan.
SKU: 2-461 -
HIV, Pregnancy, and Tobacco Use
Information Card, 2019
This information card explains that for women living with HIV, smoking tobacco during pregnancy can increase the chances that HIV will be passed to the baby. Websites are listed to help pregnant women and those planning a pregnancy to quit or reduce their tobacco use.
SKU: 7-516 -
HIV: Healthy Pregnancies and Healthy Babies
Booklet, 2018
This booklet is designed for people living with HIV who are planning a pregnancy or are already pregnant. Topics include basic HIV and HIV treatment information, how to stay healthy before and during pregnancy, unique issues that may face women living with HIV, and where to go for more information and support. The booklet is an update to the previous HIV and pregnancy-related pamphlets provided by the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute.
SKU: 7-005 -
Tips for Talking with Your Students: Building Healthy Relationships (In Person and Online)
Report, 2024
Teaching young people how to build healthy relationships provides them with valuable skills that can promote their overall health. This resource is designed for educators and provides tips for educating students about building healthy relationships, including dating relationships.
SKU: 7-303 -
Cannabis Use in the Childbearing Years: An Evidence Summary for Healthcare Providers
Report, 2018
Due to the legalization of cannabis in Canada, and for the health of children and families, there is a growing need to provide parents, prospective parents, healthcare professionals, and other service providers with evidence-based information about the potential risks of cannabis use. This evidence summary is for healthcare providers. It provides general information about cannabis and rates of cannabis use in Canada, as well as information about the potential risks of cannabis use before, during, and after pregnancy. This summary also offers several recommendations for public messaging based on the available research.
SKU: 2-106