Pregnancy
We enjoy a collegial relationship with our local obstetricians and pediatricians ensuring that you and your baby are cared for in the safety of a collaborative team. While we are trained to respond when needed, our approach is both natural and non-invasive. Our goal is always a healthy and happy mom and baby!
If you are planning to conceive or just discovered you are pregnant it is recommended that you start prenatal vitamins that include folic acid, and begin taking vitamin D 2000 IU daily.
Prenatal screening is an early test available in pregnancy looking for risks of Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome), trisomy 18 and open neural tube defects (Spina Bifida). Prenatal screening poses no risk to the pregnancy as it involves ultrasound and bloodwork. If this is something you are interested in, please make an appointment to discuss this as early as possible. Ideally, we need to start booking these tests at 8 weeks gestational age. For more information on prenatal screening please speak to your doctor or visit https://www.prenatalscreeningontario.ca/en/pso/index.aspx
If you have questions regarding the safety of medications in pregnancy or breastfeeding, we would encourage you to speak to us.
FREE Public Health Prenatal IN-PERSON and ONLINE Classes
ONLINE Access through the Simcoe County District Health Unit Website (www.smdhu.org/prenatalclass) and follow the steps below:
1. Click on Parents and Parents-to-be
2. Next…click on Prenatal Services
3. Finally… Prenatal Classes
4. Click to Register
OR
call Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520 Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Breastfeeding Resource:
http://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Topics/Breastfeeding.aspx
Circumcision:
Neonatal circumcision is the removal of the foreskin from a baby boy’s penis within the first 6 weeks of life.
It is a non-insured service.
There are pros and cons to performing a circumcision. The Canadian Pediatric Society does not recommend for or against it. Benefits and complications should be discussed with your doctor.
Ultimately , the decision is personal preference based on cultural and religious reasons. Often whether the father was circumcised is a strong influence on the decision.
If you want more information about Circumcision we suggest you go to the Canadian Pediatric Society website at :
http://www.cps.ca/documents/position/circumcision
Other Pregnancy Resources: