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Stillbirth A stillbirth happens with the death of a fetus over 20 weeks gestational age. It is often discovered when no fetal heartbeat is found during an exam, and often confirmed by ultrasound. The experience of stillbirth can be a very emotional and traumatic time for a birthing individual and...

You may be offered a termination for medical reasons (TFMR) if tests or ultrasounds show that your baby is not developing as expected. This may be due to a serious genetic or structural condition or may be offered if pregnancy complications put you or your baby's life at risk. Our...

Regular prenatal visits with your provider are a way to ensure that both you and your baby are healthy and growing as expected. During your prenatal visit, your provider will assess how you are feeling, and may take some measurements like your blood pressure, weight, and count baby's heartbeat. Your...

Nausea and vomiting (commonly known as morning sickness) can be a common, and sometimes first symptom of pregnancy. Rising levels of pregnancy hormones may contribute to those feelings, but often resolve as pregnancy enters into the second trimester. Unfortunately some individuals may be more sensitive to those pregnancy hormones, and...

The health of a developing baby is compromised when mothers smoke, consume excessive alcohol, or use drugs. These substances can have a direct impact on fetal development, leading to a range of developmental issues. It is never too late to quit using substances, and there are many resources in the...

The second trimester of pregnancy spans from week 13 to 28. It is a time when you may start to feel better, have more energy, less nausea, and you may start to feel and look more pregnant than in the first trimester. Although everyone is different, you may start to...

Calculating Your Estimated Due Date Your pregnancy is often calculated from the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP). If you know the date of your LMP, you can calculate your estimated due date here. Sometimes your provider may change your estimated due date based on measurements taken during...

Accessing Prenatal Care in the Halifax/Dartmouth area There are a few options for accessing prenatal care within the Halifax/Dartmouth/Bedford/Sackville area: If you have a primary care provider, see them first. They can assess your specific situation and send a referral to the prenatal care provider who is right for you...