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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 -
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 -
HIV and Pregnancy – A Guide to Care
Guide and Manual, Revised 2020
This guide covers such topics 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 -
Messages for Parents: Two to Five Years
Information Card, Revised 2019
This information card has been developed to support parents in their role as the primary sexual health educators of their children.
It is important that parents engage their children in sexual health discussion at an early age, beginning with teaching the proper terminology of body parts. Early introduction of the topic increases the confidence and comfort of both the parents and children to talk about sexual health at later years.
SKU: 7-205 -
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, Pregnancy, and Tobacco Use
Poster, 2019
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. Websites are listed to help pregnant women and those planning a pregnancy to quit or reduce their tobacco use.
SKU: 7-517 -
HIV: Healthy Pregnancies and Healthy Babies
Booklet, 2018
This booklet is designed for women 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 -
Your Pregnancy Month by Month Business Cards
Information Card, 2017
These business cards were created for pregnant women to take home as a reminder about the online resource, Your Pregnancy Month by Month. Your Pregnancy Month by Month provides literacy-friendly information on a variety of topics related to each month of pregnancy, and was designed to be used by pregnant women, as well as those working with women who are pregnant. It is a resource that can be used by teachers who are sharing information about reproductive health and pregnancy with their students.
SKU: 8-831 -
Your Pregnancy Month by Month
Poster, 2017
This poster was created for healthcare centres and CBOs to advertise the online resource, Your Pregnancy Month by Month. Your Pregnancy Month by Month provides literacy-friendly information on a variety of topics related to each month of pregnancy, and was designed to be used by pregnant women, as well as those working with women who are pregnant. It is a resource that can be used by teachers who are sharing information about reproductive health and pregnancy with their students.
SKU: 8-830 -
Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines
Brochure, 2016
The goal of this brochure is to provide guidelines to reduce health and safety risks for people who choose to drink alcohol. Through graphics it also provides a clear guide to what a drink is. Low-risk drinking helps to promote a culture of moderation and supports healthy lifestyles. This brochure is also available directly from the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse at: www.ccsa.ca.
SKU: 3-190 -
Sexually Transmitted Infections: Are You Positive You’re Negative?
Brochure, 2016
This brochure, designed for use with youth, explains what sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are, how to avoid STIs, and how to find out if you have an STI. It also includes information about the effects of STIs on fertility, pregnancies, and newborn babies.
SKU: 7-002 -
No Thanks I’m Pregnant
Poster, 2012
This 11” x 17” poster shows a pregnant woman turning down a glass of wine, saying “No thanks, I’m pregnant”.
SKU: 3-050 -
Maternal Mental Health
Poster, 2013
The Maternal Mental Health poster is intended to raise awareness about maternal depression and get people thinking about the issue. It includes information on symptoms of depression and suggestions about who to contact for help. There is space provided for local contact information to be added.
SKU: 2-103 -
Before You Become Pregnant
Brochure, 2010
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/AIDS and Pregnancy
Poster, 2011
This poster states that HIV positive women can have healthy babies and highlights the importance of prenatal care.
SKU: 7-004