Communications - Resources
Clinical Resources
Motherisk
Created in 1985, Motherisk provides evidence-based information and guidance about the safety or risk to the developing fetus or infant, of maternal exposure to drugs, chemicals, diseases, radiation and environmental agents. The Motherisk Program is affiliated with the University of Toronto.
The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC)
SOGC Clinical Practice Guidelines
Center for Disease Control and Prevention| Reproductive Health
Canadian Resources
The Collaboration for Maternal & Newborn Health (CMNH)
The Collaboration for Maternal & Newborn Health (CMNH) is an initiative designed to increase communication and interdisciplinary practice between all maternity care providers.
Multidisciplinary Collaborative Primary Maternity Care Project (MCP2)
The Multidisciplinary Collaborative Primary Maternity Care Project (MCP2) is designed to address the human resource shortage crisis that exists in the provision of intrapartum care to pregnant women.
The Perinatal Partnership Program of Eastern and Southeastern Ontario (PPPESO)
The Perinatal Partnership Program has a team of dedicated professionals who promote excellence in perinatal care services by using a region-wide approach to work with it's partners to plan, develop, implement and evaluate programs.
Canadian Women's Health Network (CWHN)
The Canadian Women’s Health Network (CWHN) was created in 1993 as a voluntary national organization to improve the health and lives of girls and women in Canada and the world by collecting, producing, distributing and sharing knowledge, ideas, education, information, resources, strategies and inspirations.
Health Canada Online
Health Canada is the Federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health, while respecting individual choices and circumstances.
Women's Health Matters Network
The Women's Health Matters Network is a Canadian source for reliable, evidence-based and up-to-date information on women's health and lifestyle issues.
The Centres of Excellence for Women’s Health
The Centres of Excellence for Women’s Health website provides online access to many publications and research bulletins about women’s health, as well as links to each of the five regional Centres of Excellence across Canada.
The Canadian Perinatal Surveillance System (CPSS)
The Canadian Perinatal Surveillance System (CPSS) is part of Health Canada's initiative to strengthen national health surveillance capacity. The CPSS is an ongoing national health surveillance program delivered through the Maternal and Infant Health Section in the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). Its mission is to contribute to improved health for pregnant women, mothers and infants in Canada.
Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI)
The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) provides timely, accurate and comparable information. Our data and reports inform health policies, support the effective delivery of health services and raise awareness among Canadians of the factors that contribute to good health.
PRIMA - Pregnancy Related Issues in the Management of Addictions
The PRIMA project is designed to assist Canadian health professionals to provide care for pregnant women and new mothers using substances of abuse.
International Resources
Childbirth Connection
Childbirth Connection is a national not-for-profit organization founded in 1918 as Maternity Center Association. Our mission is to improve the quality of maternity care through research, education, advocacy and policy. Childbirth Connection promotes safe, effective and satisfying evidence-based maternity care and is a voice for the needs and interests of childbearing families. (USA)
National Service Framework for Children, Young People and Pregnant Women
Setting standards for health and social services for children, young people and pregnant women, the NSF aims to ensure fair, high quality and integrated health and social care from pregnancy, right through to adulthood. (Department of Health UK)
Royal College of Midwives - Campaign for Normal Birth
The Campaign aims to inspire and support normal birth practice. It's a reminder that good birth experiences can happen despite the challenges. Intervention and caesarean shouldn't be the first choice - they should be the last. (UK)
BirthChoice UK
This website has been written as a public information service by two childbirth educators and a statistician, using their knowledge and experience of maternity care provision. (UK)
UK Midwifery Archives
These archives contain extracts from discussions held on the UK Midwives and Consumers email list, a discussion group for people interested in midwifery in the UK.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is an independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on the promotion of good health and the prevention and treatment of ill health. (UK)
International Colleges & Associations
International Confederation of Midwives
Contact information for Midwifery associations and colleges in over 75 countries is available.
American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM)
Midwives Alliance of North America (MANA)
Royal College of Midwives (UK)
Association of Radical Midwives (UK)
New Zealand College of Midwives
Journals
Midirs Midwifery Digest
Midwifery Today - Pregnancy, Birth and Homebirth
British Journal of Midwifery
British Medical Journal (BMJ)
Elsevier's Reproductive & Women's Health
IngentaConnect Publication: Royal College of Midwives Journal
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Archives de la Newsletter Obstétrique: GynéPro (French)
Springer LINK: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Other
Gyneweb (French)
Toute la santé au féminin sur Internet: gynécologie, contraception, fertilité, grossesse, sexualité, ménopause, nutrition, pédiatrie. Informations délivrées directement et uniquement par des médecins spécialistes en exercice. (France)
American Association of Birth Centers Online
The American Association of Birth Centers is for anyone who is interested in pregnancy, birth, labor and delivery, and other women’s healthcare and reproductive issues.
Midwives Online
Midwives Online is a credible, reliable midwifery-led information portal for midwives and expectant and new parents. (UK)
Primal Health
Primal Health reveals the rich dimensions of a new psychology of consciousness applied to pregnancy and birth. This site offer essays by primal health pioneer Michel Odent.
Pregnancy and Birth Policies, South Australia Maternity Care in SA > Perinatal Practice Guidelines
The South Australian Perinatal Practice Guidelines (SAPPG) have been developed, and are freely available, to assist health care practitioners and women to choose appropriate care options in pregnancy.
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