Pregnancy and Parenting
Find resources about pregnancy, parenting and how to raise healthy children.
Find resources about pregnancy, parenting and how to raise healthy children.
Last updated: December 4, 2024
Pregnancy is a time of change and learning. In this section, you will find many resources to help you prepare. You will also find resources about parenting children and how to ensure they develop healthy habits.
Baby’s Best Chance is a reference guide for current and future parents. Topics covered include pregnancy, birth and parenting a baby up to six months of age.
The 2024 editions of Baby’s Best Chance and Toddler’s First Steps are now available and include additional information.
This resource provides guidance on how to support your child as they go through the many stages of toddlerhood and encounter new experiences such as the arrival of a new baby or entering child care.
The 2024 editions of Baby’s Best Chance and Toddler’s First Steps are now available and include additional information.
If you are planning to get pregnant, you’ll want to make sure you are as healthy as possible.
In this section, learn what to expect during pregnancy and how to prepare for your baby's arrival.
Learn tips that can help you prepare for every stage of your labour journey.
The Child Health Passport helps you plan and keep track of all the routine health services available in British Columbia that can help promote your child’s healthy development. The Passport provides one central place for parents to record their child’s growth, illnesses, injuries, allergies, hospitalizations and vaccinations.
Safer Sleep for My Baby shares information about how to help make your baby’s sleep environment as safe as possible.
Learn more about your baby’s needs and how to care for them in the first 12 months.
In this section, learn more information to help you make the most of every aspect of your toddler’s growth and development between 12 and 36 months.
Learn ways that you can nurture your child’s development and help build your relationship with them.
In this section, learn about your child’s development, how to nurture their self-esteem and provide them with communication skills.
Learn about how to support your teens through emotional and physical changes as they enter adolescence.
Children don’t always recognize hazards and dangerous situations. Take extra steps to keep them safe.
In this section, learn about how strong family and social relationships can make your child feel loved and secure.
Learn about creating healthy habits for all age groups, from infants to growing children.
This section provides information related to Children’s Health. Learn how to keep your child healthy and thriving throughout their growth and rapid changes.
Go to Children’s Health
Having unprotected sex can lead to pregnancy and the spread of sexually transmitted infections. In this section, learn about the effects and different types of birth control.