Pregnancy Resources

First Visit

• Please read our welcome letter prior to your first visit.

• First Visit Questionnaire: please complete before your first visit.

1. A zip file will download to your computer, please open it and complete the questionnaire and then SAVE the file.

2. Once you complete the questionnaire please email it to forms.pmmc@gmail.com

Best Beginnings

• We advise all expectant mothers to register with Best Beginnings.

• This Fraser Health program provides health services and information to support pregnant women with their pregnancy, and new mothers after the baby is born.

• The program includes prenatal information, one-on-one support, breastfeeding classes, and referrals to community programs and services as needed.

  More information and to register: www.bestbeginnings.fraserhealth.ca

Getting the Flu Shot

• Flu vaccines are very important for pregnant women. Please see this video from the Royal Columbian Hospital about the reasons for getting a flu shot while pregnant. Click here to find a flu-clinic location near you.

Early Pregnancy Loss

• This web page will help answer questions you may have about miscarriages.

Genetic Screening - Aid to Decision Making

• All pregnant women can have this test. The risk of Trisomy 21 increases with a woman’s age. Click here to view the FAQs and benefits/harms.

Iron in Foods

• Your body absorbs heme iron more easily than non-heme iron. However, foods containing non-heme iron are also very important sources of iron in your diet. Find out what foods have iron here

• Find out how much iron to consume and more iron-rich foods

TdaP – Pertussis vaccine

• The SOGC recommends immunization to be provided ideally between 21 and 32 weeks of gestational age. Pertussis, aka whooping cough, is a transmissible respiratory infection caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacterium. Click here to read more

GBS (Group B Strep) info for patients

• GBS is a bacterium that can cause infection in both the mother and the baby. Click here to read the PDF with FAQs.

Fetal Movement Count Record

• Monitor your baby's growth and your body's growth by trimester. Pregnancy will affect every part of who you are and those around you as your ever-changing body adapts. Click here

• Record fetal movements - instructions and tracking sheet

RCH and Delivery

• Pregnancy & Delivery at RCH During the Pandemic

• RCH Maternity Information page

• RCH Maternity Tour

• RCH Hospital video

• BC Newborn Screening Program

Postpartum

• Breastfeeding

• Car seats

• Newborn - Safe sleeping

Virtual Maternity Hub

Maternity providers in Tri-Cities and New Westminster have developed a website for prenatal and postnatal patients. The site includes prenatal classes, frequently asked maternity questions, delivery information, infant vaccinations, and more.

Additional Resources & Services