Pregnancy

everything you do... your baby's doing too

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When you are pregnant it is especially important to take good care of yourself and make healthy choices about your lifestyle. Pregnancy is a time when it seems easier to make the lifestyle changes you have been wanting to make for awhile.

Activities such as:

regular visits to your doctor or midwife
eating a healthy diet
avoiding stress
avoiding substances that can cause harm
getting enough rest
having supportive people around you

all contribute to your own health and your baby’s health as your body changes during pregnancy.

To find out more about the changes you will experience during your pregnancy, refer to Baby’s Best Chance Parent’s Handbook of Pregnancy & Baby Care. These books are available to you at no charge from your doctor or midwife, prenatal classes or the Prenatal Registry.

Your body needs certain nutrients more than others. Find out what they are, and make sure you're eating right with Eat Well, Live Well.

If you decide you want to make lifestyle changes but don't know where to start, talk to your doctor or midwife, or call the Prenatal Registry.

For information on smoking and pregnancy, click here.

We are here to help you during your pregnancy.

Also check out Prenatal Classes, where we have a complete list of Pregnancy Classes offered in Prince George.

BC Health Files

In British Columbia we have a unique system that allows you to access fact sheets about BC's latest public health & safety information. (also available in Chinese, Punjabi, French and other languages.) Call 8-1-1 toll free to speak with a nurse about your symptoms, consult with a pharmacist about your medication questions, or get healthy eating advice from a dietitian. You can also find the health services and resources you need, closest to you.