Client Handouts

Useful and informative materials to aid you in your pregnancy journey

A collection of useful and informative materials we provide our clients to support them throughout their pregnancy journey.

All handouts available in PDF format

Prenatal

What to Expect at Your Prenatal Visits

Learn about the frequency and content of prenatal appointments from 8 weeks through delivery, including what tests and discussions happen at each stage.

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Cats and Pregnancy

Understanding toxoplasmosis risks and safe practices for cat owners during pregnancy, including litter box safety and prevention strategies.

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Student Midwives

Learn about the Midwifery Education Programme and how student midwives may be involved in your care under professional supervision.

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Nausea and Vomitting in Pregnancy

Tips and tricks for nausea and vomitting.

https://gynqi.com/nausea-and-vomiting/ Download

Gastric Reflux in Pregnancy

Information on how to manage gastric reflux in pregnancy.

https://gynqi.com/gastroesophageal-reflux/ Download

Low dose aspirin use in pregnancy

Your midwife recommended you take aspirin in pregnancy. This handout provides further information on this recommendation.

https://www.ontariomidwives.ca/client-handouts Download

Choice of Birthplace

AOM Choice of Birthplace review.

https://www.ontariomidwives.ca/cob Download

Preparing for Labour

Preparation List for Birth

Complete checklists of items to pack for hospital birth and additional supplies needed for home birth preparation.

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Epidurals GRH information

Information about epidural pain management options available at WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital) during labor and delivery.

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Trial of Labour after Cesarean Section

You have had a previous cesarean delivery and are now trying to decide how to give birth this time. Be informed and read these handouts. Further discuss any questions with your midwife.

https://www.ontariomidwives.ca/client-handouts Download

Trial of Labour after Cesarean Section

Another handout.

https://gynqi.com/trial-of-labour-after-c-section/ Download

After the Baby Comes

Circumcision

Genesis Midwives' position statement on infant circumcision, covering medical, ethical, and legal considerations for parents making this decision.

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Normal Newborn Behaviour

Normal Newborn Behaviour

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