Being pregnant and being a parent is a special time. It can be a time of joy and celebration. It can also be a time of uncertainty filled with many questions. It is a time of many changes – there is a lot to learn. The following resources will provide you with information to support you in your pregnancy and parenting in Canada.
This information can help you or your partner to have a healthy pregnancy and to learn more about child development and parenting.
Our resources in English for Newcomers to Canada
We also offer resources in French, and in many other languages.
Abuse and Pregnancy |
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You and your Baby… - Printer-ready handouts These printer-ready handouts provide information on abuse and pregnancy in multiple languages.
Available also in French, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Cree – N Dialect, Punjabi, Severn Ojibwe, Somali and Spanish. |
Alcohol and Pregnancy |
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Be Safe: Have an Alcohol-free Pregnancy - Printer-ready handouts These handouts provide information and tips for expectant parents about alcohol use in pregnancy.
Available also in French, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Cree, Hindi, Ojibway, Punjabi, Spanish, Tamil, Tagalog, and Urdu. See also: Be Safe: Have an alcohol-free pregnancy |
Breastfeeding |
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Breastfeeding Matters: An Important Guide to Breastfeeding for Women and their Families - Booklet This guide will help you and your family to explore breastfeeding. Topics include: the importance of breastfeeding, making an informed decision, helping your baby get a good start, learning to breastfeed, frequently asked questions and where to get help. The guide was tested by many pregnant and breastfeeding families and contains some of their quotes.
Also available in French, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Simplified), Farsi, Gujarati, Hindi, Korean, Punjabi, Russian, Serbian, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Tagalog, Urdu and Vietnamese. The fact sheets below complement the Breastfeeding Matters booklet and offer additional information on the following topics: |
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My Breastfeeding Guide - Booklet My Breastfeeding Guide has information and answers questions you may have as an expectant parent or as a new parent. You can share this guide with the people who are supporting you.
Available also in French, Arabic, Bengali, Filipino, Gujarati, Hindi, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Serbian (Cyrillic), Somali, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Tamil, Urdu and Vietnamese. |
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Mixing Alcohol and Breastfeeding - Printer-ready Handouts The handout is a resource for mothers and their partners to help them make an informed choice when it comes to drinking alcohol while breastfeeding.
Availablealso in French, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Cree, Hindi, Ojibway, Punjabi, Spanish, Tamil, Tagalog, and Urdu. |
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Breastfeeding Your Baby - Guidelines for nursing mothers - Chart This 13 cm by 18 cm fridge magnet is a teaching aid for new mothers and their families. It is a good reminder for mothers on how to assess their infant’s breastfeeding effectiveness during the first three weeks. Colourful graphics and photographs with minimal text provide an at-a-glance look that new parents find particularly helpful.
Available also in French, Arabic, Bengali, Filipino, Gujarati, Hindi, Korean, Ojibway, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Serbian (Cyrillic), Somali, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Tamil, Urdu and Vietnamese. |
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Breastfeeding Your Early Preterm Baby - Booklet This Early Preterm breastfeeding booklet supports families who have an early preterm baby born prior to 34 weeks gestation who plan to breastfeed and/or provide breast milk to their baby. Topics include: breastfeeding your preterm baby, skin-to-skin contact and Kangaroo care, tips to getting off to a good start, pumping, feeding your baby at the hospital and tips for when you take your baby home.
also available in French, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Simplified), Farsi, Gujarati, Korean, Hindi, Punjabi, Russian, Serbian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Urdu and Vietnamese. |
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Breastfeeding Your Late Preterm Baby - Booklet This Late Preterm breastfeeding booklet supports families who have a late preterm baby born between 34 and 37 weeks gestation and who plan to breastfeed and/or provide breast milk to their baby. Topics include: breastfeeding your late preterm baby, skin-to-skin contact and Kangaroo care, tips to getting off to a good start, pumping, feeding your baby at the hospital and tips for when you take your baby home.
Also available in French, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Simplified), Farsi, Gujarati, Hindi, Korean, Punjabi, Russian, Serbian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Urdu and Vietnamese. |
Child Development |
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When Children Speak More Than One Language As a parent of a child who will learn two or more languages, you may have questions. This guide will give you information based on research to help you.
Available also in French, Arabic, Chinese, Cree, Hindi, Ojibway, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil and Urdu. |
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Growing Up in a New Land - A Guide for Newcomer Parents This booklet is for newcomer parents with children 0-6. It contains information on community and government support organizations as well as resources and tips for adjusting to a new land while honouring one’s culture.
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Baby Wants
This booklet for parents encourages them to do simple things to help develop their young child: playing, reading, singing, etc. The text is simple and the images describe the activities suggested. Available also in French, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil and Urdu |
Mental Health |
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Life With a New Baby Is Not Always What You Expect - Brochure This 12 page brochure provides pregnant women and new parents with information on the baby blues and postpartum mood disorders. Parents are encouraged to seek help and use strategies for self-care.
Also available in French, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil and Urdu |
Nutrition |
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Healthy Eating for a Healthy Baby This 36 page booklet provides information for pregnant women on nutrition in pregnancy. It addresses current concerns and questions such as alcohol and fish consumption, food safety, weight gain and physical activity. A nutrition quiz, charts and recipes are also included.
Available also in French, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil and Urdu |
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Feeding Your Baby - A guide to help you introduce solid foods - Booklet This guide provides information about feeding your baby from six months to one year. It answers questions you may have about breastfeeding and starting solid foods.
Also available in French, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Cree, Hindi, Ojibway, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, and Urdu. |
Prenatal and Postpartum Health |
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Preterm Labour Signs & Symptoms Brochure This brochure provides critical information on how to recognize preterm labour signs and symptoms and when to seek help.
Available also in French, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil and Urdu |
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Giving Birth in a New Land – A guide for women new to Canada and their families This booklet contains information for newcomer women who are pregnant and expect to deliver their baby in Ontario. It includes information on local practices related to the prenatal and postnatal period, as well as services and resources available.
Available also in French, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil and Urdu |
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Important Signs to Watch for if you are Pregnant - Image This small decal provides critical information on important signs and symptoms to watch for during pregnancy and when to seek help.
Available also in French, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, and Urdu |
Workplace |
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Work & Pregnancy Do Mix! - Booklet This booklet is for working women who are or may become pregnant. It provides information on workplace risks, ways to reduce risks and sources of additional information.
Available also in French, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil and Urdu |
Links and other resources
- Resources - In Many Languages
- Pregnancy
- Babies
- Young Children
- Telehealth Ontario
- 211 Community Information Centres
- Assaulted Women’s Help Line
- Canadian Child Care Federation
- Canadian Human Rights Commission
- CANImmunize - A digital immunization record
- Caring for Kids
- Children and Youth Services
- Community Legal Education Ontario
- EarlyON - Ontario's Child and Family Centres
- Eat Well Ontario
- First Words
- Get settled in Ontario
- Guiding Newcomers to Ontario
- Health Care Options
- Housing Help Association of Ontario
- Mental Health Helpline
- Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants
- Ontario Human Rights Commission
- Ontario Ministry of Education
- People for Education - Parent Resources in multiple languages
- Service Canada: Government of Canada Services
- Services for newcomers and refugees
- Service Ontario: Government of Ontario Services
- Settlement.org
- Welcome Here