Local

Adoption Information Line. Toll-free line with information on adoptions in Nova Scotia. 1.888.429.8167.

Obstetrics Clinic. If you do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner to refer you to the OBS Clinic, you can refer yourself. You will meet with a number of doctors throughout your pregnancy. (902.527.1180). Urgent problems? Call 902.527.5214.

South Shore Community Midwives. You can choose to be under the care of a midwife, with the option of having your baby at home or in hospital if you experience a low risk pregnancy. You can self-refer yourself here instead of the OBS Clinic; if you require further care, midwives can refer you to specialists. (902.634.7375). May have waiting list due to high demand. However, some populations get higher priority due to need (e.g. teenage mothers).

Having Your Baby at South Shore Health Virtual Tour. Video showing what you can expect locally when you’re expecting. On YouTube.

Nova Scotia Choice Clinic, Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre (formerly Termination of Pregnancy Unit). Call 1-833-352-0719. You can refer yourself for a surgical abortion at the clinic. They can also help you find a provider who will do a medical abortion. Finally, they can arrange for the ultrasound and blood work you need done for an abortion, even in your local area.

Abortion Support Services Atlantic. Provides supports including help with accommodations and transportation including leaving the Termination of Pregnancy Unit at the QEII (all patients must have a drive home other than public transportation or they will not perform the procedure). Email the coordinator at assa.coordinator (AT) gmail.com

Atlantic Assisted Reproductive Therapies. Non-profit offering assisted reproduction services to Atlantic Canada including in vitro fertilization, donor insemination, and preservation of embryos and sperm. Costs are not covered by provincial healthcare. Fees are listed on the site.

Le Leche League. International organization with local support at 902.543.2044.

Better Together Family Resource Centre. Offers local in person prenatal classes, support after the baby, and more.

Healthy Beginnings. Public Health offers in home support for some families facing extra challenges (very young families, single parent homes, and those who need extra support). Contact your local public health office for more information.

National

Motherisk. Offers information about what chemicals and medications may be safe or unsafe during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Healthy Pregnancy Guide. This resource is from the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Pregnancy. Information from the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada.