Folic Acid and the Prevention of Neural Tube Defects
Fact Sheet, 2016
Provides information on neural tube defects and the importance of taking folic acid before becoming pregnant.
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Vertical (Mother-to-child) Transmission of HIV: Prevention, Treatment, and Education
Report, 2011
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 vertical transmission, transmission prevention, barriers to prevention, and health promotion around these topics.
Download the Vertical Transmission Executive SummarySKU: 7-501 -
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 -
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 -
Screening for HIV as Part of Prenatal Care Prior to Week 36
Poster, 2016
This algorithm provides Saskatchewan-specific guidelines for HIV screening in pregnant women prior to 36 weeks gestation.
SKU: 7-009