Folic Acid and the Prevention of Neural Tube Defects
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Fact Sheet, 2016
Provides information on neural tube defects and the importance of taking folic acid before becoming pregnant.
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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.
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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.
SKU: 7-008 -
Substance Use, Pregnancy, and HIV/AIDS: Treatment Programs for Pregnant Women
Report, 2012
This living document identifies existing substance use treatment programs and services available to pregnant women and pregnant women living with HIV/AIDS in North America, with a particular focus on Saskatchewan. The information provided through the current environmental scan is useful both for pregnant women who use substances who are seeking services, and for healthcare professionals, who can use this information to assist women in accessing services that are appropriate to their needs. Ideally, this would be done as part of a multidisciplinary team, where the referring professional continues to be involved in the care of the woman. It is hoped that the information provided will increase awareness of the existing substance use treatment centres and programs for pregnant women, with the goal of potentially increasing referrals to and use of these programs.
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Hope for the Future: Having a Healthy Pregnancy While Living with HIV
Video, 2013
This DVD shares information about HIV, pregnancy, and parenting, with the goal of showing that healthy pregnancies and healthy babies are possible for pregnant women living with HIV in Saskatchewan. The knowledge and experiences of people living with HIV and those who work in this area are shared. The DVD was created as a resource for health and allied health professionals and for people living with HIV in Saskatchewan.
SKU: 7-000