HIV, Pregnancy, and Tobacco Use
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Information Card, Updated 2026
This information card explains that for people living with HIV, smoking or vaping commercial tobacco during pregnancy can increase the chances that HIV will be passed to the baby. Resources are listed to help pregnant people and those planning a pregnancy quit or reduce their tobacco use, including culturally safe support for Indigenous communities.
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Folic Acid and the Prevention of Neural Tube Defects
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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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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HIV and Pregnancy: Healthy Pregnancies and Healthy Babies
Booklet, Updated 2026
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.
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Perinatal Transmission of HIV: Prevention, Treatment, and Education
Report, Updated 2026
Saskatchewan continues to see high rates of new cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in comparison to the rest of Canada. A large number of these new cases are being identified in women of childbearing age.
Recognizing the importance of understanding HIV in the context of pregnancy, the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute conducted a review of the literature in this area. The review includes findings and recommendations on perinatal transmission, transmission prevention, barriers to prevention, and health promotion around these topics.
SKU: 7-501