Postpartum, child and infant health
Postpartum health, breastfeeding, parenting, caring for a baby, infant or child, nutrition, safe sleep, celebrating the rights of children.
For Canadians
Supports and programs
Pregnancy, infant and child health supports and programs in Canada
Your guide to postpartum health and caring for your baby
Advice on taking care of yourself after giving birth and your new baby
Parenting tip sheets
Current and accessible information for parents and caregivers of children aged 0 to 5 years on a variety of topics
COVID-19 resources for parents and children
COVID-19 and advice for caring for children
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding, its importance and benefits, getting help, smoking, alcohol and medication use while breastfeeding
Infant care
Safety information on baby slings, strollers, bottles and pacifiers, infant nutrition
Safe sleep
Bunk beds, cribs, cradles and bassinets, safe sleep tips, guidelines on children's sleepwear, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Vaccines
Deciding to vaccinate, diseases that vaccines prevent, vaccination schedule, tips for the appointment
Newborn registration and benefits
Programs and services to help you register your baby and get family benefits
Product and toy safety
Safety information for toys, household products, nursery products and second-hand products
Injury prevention
Safety information, preventing injuries at home and outdoors
Cannabis and parenting
Facts about using cannabis for non-medical purposes while parenting young children
Family violence
Information on family violence created by the Stop Family Violence program
Oral health
Early Childhood Tooth Decay, prevent tooth decay, mouth care, baby teeth, adult teeth
National Child Day
National Child Day and the protection of children’s rights in Canada under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
Childhood obesity
Childhood obesity, how to encourage healthy eating habits and promote an active lifestyle
Pregnancy and preconception
Preconception health (health before pregnancy), sexual health, healthy eating, physical activity, mental and oral health during pregnancy
Mental health during and after pregnancy
Information on treating perinatal mood, anxiety and related disorders
For health care providers
Family-Centred Maternity and Newborn Care National Guidelines
Resource about maternal and newborn health. Includes the latest information and advice from Canadian experts
Immunization in pregnancy and breastfeeding: Canadian Immunization Guide
Official immunization guide for health professionals
Guidance on Safe Sleep
Joint statement on safe sleep: Reducing Sudden Infant Deaths in Canada provides health practitioners with current evidence-based information
Guidance on Traumatic Head Injury due to Child Maltreatment (THI-CM)
Outlines the key principles underpinning professional practice in traumatic head injury due to child maltreatment (THI-CM) in Canada
Nutrition for healthy term infants
Evidence-informed principles and recommendations for infant nutrition in the first 2 years
Perinatal Health Indicators – Public Health Infobase
Information on maternal, fetal and infant health in Canada based on various data sources
Protecting, Promoting and Supporting Breastfeeding: A Practical Workbook for Community-Based Programs
Strategies to promote breastfeeding, with a special focus on reaching vulnerable populations
2024 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Perinatal Mood, Anxiety and Related Disorders
Comprehensive clinical guidelines on managing mood, anxiety and related disorders during pregnancy and postpartum
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