Folic Acid and the Prevention of Neural Tube Defects
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Fact Sheet, Updated 2026
This fact sheet provides information on neural tube defects (NTDs) and folic acid. It includes information about what NTDs are, the importance of taking folic acid before and during pregnancy, classification of risk level, and appropriate folic acid dosage.
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Prenatal eHealth Tools Report
Report, 2016
Expectant parents today have access to a wealth of information on pregnancy and childbirth, and much of that information is accessed electronically. Knowledgeable healthcare providers who understand the strengths and limitations of these new technologies are in an excellent position to offer expert guidance to women using these technology-based prenatal health tools. This report seeks to educate interested stakeholders about eHealth, what it entails, the potential benefits and challenges, and recommended options for using eHealth to provide quality prenatal information to residents of Saskatchewan.
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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Executive Summary
Report, 2011
This executive summary is for the report “Sexually Transmitted Infections and Their Effects on Fertility, Pregnancy, and the Newborn: An Environmental Scan of Available Resources and a Preliminary Needs Assessment for Saskatchewan Health Care Providers”.
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We Need to Be Safe
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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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Routine Blood Tests in Pregnancy
Fact Sheet, 2013
As part of prenatal care, routine blood tests are recommended for all women. If these tests identify an infection or another condition, treatment can reduce the risk of harm to the pregnant woman and her baby. This fact sheet provides information on routine blood tests conducted.
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