Resources

Information about sexual and reproductive health: https://www.sexandu.ca/

• Pregnancy & Delivery: https://www.pregnancyinfo.ca/

  • Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Section

  • C-Section

  • Breech presentation at term

• Contraception: https://www.sexandu.ca/contraception/

• Sexually Transmitted Infections: https://www.sexandu.ca/stis/

• Abnormal PAP Tests/HPV: http://hpvinfo.ca/

• Menopause: https://www.menopauseandu.ca/

• Abnormal Periods: https://www.yourperiod.ca/

Information sheets about pelvic floor/bladder problems and surgeries (available in multiple languages):

• Pelvic Floor Problems:

  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse

  • Stress Urinary Incontinence

  • Over-Active Bladder

  • Maternal Pelvic Floor Trauma

  • 3rd and 4th degree tears after delivery

• Bladder Diary (Instructions and Diary Sheet)

• Non-Surgical Treatments:

  • Pelvic Floor Exercises

  • Low-Dose Vaginal Estrogen Therapy

  • Bladder Training

  • Vaginal Pessary for Prolapse

• Surgeries:

  • Anterior Vaginal Repair Surgery

  • Posterior Vaginal Repair Surgery

  • Vaginal Hysterectomy Surgery

  • Mid-Urethral Sling Procedures for Stress Incontinence

  • Recovery Guide

• Preparing to See your Surgeon (information here)

• Surgery: What to Expect (information here)

• About Pelvic Floor Surgery in Saskatchewan (information here)

• About Fertility Care in Saskatchewan (information here)

• ObGyn Academy: A not for profit educational resource for trainees, physicians, and patients.

  • Website: https://obgynacademy.com/

  • Check out the ObGyn Academy YouTube Channel:

• Government of Canada - Fertility Information

• North American Menopause Society (NAMS)

• Saskatchewan Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines

• Pap and HPV Test Results - Understanding your cervical screening results

• Vulvar Anatomy

• Vulva Care

• Lichen Sclerosis

• Dyspareunia

• Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

• Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: Recovery

• Gynecology Patient Handouts

• Tdap Vaccination during Pregnancy

  • Booking your Tdap Vaccination (or any other vaccination), In Regina: Call 306-766-7500

  • Booking your Tdap Vaccination (or any other vaccination), in Saskatchewan: Call your local Public Health clinic.

  • Immunization Programs

• Iron Deficiency Anemia in Pregnancy

• Assisted Vaginal Birth Handout

• Postpartum Contraception

• Working During Pregnancy

• Pregnancy Planning for Newcomers to Canada

• Marijuana and Pregnancy

• The Sensible Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy

• Baby’s Best Chance Manual - Prenatal Education

  
  
  
  

• Pregnancy and Exercise

• Being Active during Pregnancy

• Physical Activity and Safety Precautions

  
  
  
  

COVID-19 Infection in Pregnancy

• Although the risk of severe illness is low, when compared to non-pregnant women, pregnant women with COVID-19 are at higher risk of admission to hospital, critical care, and invasive ventilation (intubation).

• When compared to non-pregnant women, pregnant women are at increased risk of mortality due to COVID-19.

• Risks of severe morbidity from COVID-19 in pregnant women appears to be associated with risk factors including age ≥ 35 years old, asthma, obesity, preexisting diabetes, preexisting hypertension and heart disease.

• COVID-19 infection in pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of pre-eclampsia (severe high blood pressure of pregnancy), blood clots, pre-term labour and stillbirth.

• Masking and social distancing are helpful preventive measures but COVID-19 vaccination is the only reliable way for pregnant individuals to protect themselves, their families and their pregnancies.

• Read the ACOG COVID-19 in pregnancy/breastfeeding FAQ here.

• Read the SOGC committee opinion on COVID-19 in pregnancy here.

COVID-19 Vaccines in Pregnancy

• Both the Society of Obstetricians & Gynecologists of Canada (SOGC) and the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) recommend that pregnant women (without contraindications) receive vaccination against COVID-19.

• You can be vaccinated in any trimester of pregnancy or when breastfeeding.

• Pregnant women should receive a booster dose when recommended.

• If you have questions about the COVID vaccine in pregnancy, please ask your obstetrician. We are happy to discuss your concerns!

• You can book your COVID vaccine here.

Recommended Social Media Accounts

• Pandemic Pregnancy Guide: What to expect when you are expecting during a pandemic (Instagram Account)

• Covid Vaccine Facts (Instagram Account)