Preparing to have a baby
It’s important to be healthy before becoming pregnant. You are more likely to have a healthy pregnancy and baby if you and your partner are ready, watch this video to learn more.
Access supports and services to improve the health of you and your baby.
It’s important to be healthy before becoming pregnant. You are more likely to have a healthy pregnancy and baby if you and your partner are ready, watch this video to learn more.
To find out when you are most fertile, or when you are most likely to become pregnant, use the HealthLink BC Interactive Tool: When Are You Most Fertile?
It’s good to know the basics about fertility so that you can learn when the time is right for you. Sometimes getting pregnant may be difficult. Infertility or challenges getting pregnant can occur in approximately 15% of women.
Having a baby will change your relationship with your partner. A baby will demand more attention and may cause stress to a relationship.
Violence, abuse, sexual abuse, and trauma all affect the emotional and physical health of pregnant women.
Domestic abuse, also known as intimate partner violence, is a pattern of threats, physical, sexual, or emotional violence using power and control. It may get worse when you are pregnant or after you have the baby. It is not your fault. Do not be afraid to ask for help.
It is important to have a health care provider and people around you that you trust and can talk to about your needs.
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