Pregnancy
  • 2-462: Intimate Partner Violence During Pregnancy: A Literature Review

    Intimate Partner Violence 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.

    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
  • 7-517: HIV, Pregnancy, and Tobacco Use

    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.

    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.

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    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.

    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.

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    SKU: 2-109
  • 2-434: We Need to Be Safe

    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.

    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.

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    SKU: 2-434
  • 2-110: What Have You Heard About Maternal Mental Health (Pamphlet)

    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.

    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.

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    SKU: 2-110
  • 2-103: Maternal Mental Health (Poster)

    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.

    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.

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    SKU: 2-103
  • 2-107: What Have You Heard About Cannabis and Pregnancy?

    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.

    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.

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    SKU: 2-107
  • 4-309: Before You Become Pregnant

    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.

    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.

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    SKU: 2-309
  • 7-004: HIV and Pregnancy

    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.

    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.

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    SKU: 7-004
  • 2-502: Gestational Diabetes - What You Need to Know

    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.

    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.

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    SKU: 2-502
  • 2-459: Healthy Weight During Pregnancy

    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.

    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.

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    SKU: 2-459
  • 7-008: HIV and Pregnancy Care Guide

    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.

    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.

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    SKU: 7-008
  • 2-448: Gestational Diabetes Risks Prevention and Treatments

    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.

    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
  • 2-500: MSP App Poster

    My Saskatchewan Pregnancy App Poster

    Poster, 2020


    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 tear-away cards to advertise the availability of this app.

    Download the poster without the tear-away cards here.

    Poster, 2020


    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 tear-away cards to advertise the availability of this app.

    Download the poster without the tear-away cards here.
    SKU: 2-500
  • 7-205: Messages for Parents: Two to Five Years

    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.

    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.

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    SKU: 7-205