What to do when you find out you are pregnant in Canada?

Once pregnant newcomers in Canada find out that they are pregnant, the first thing that is recommended is to get a health practitioner. If you were already pregnant before landing in Canada, it is good to get a healthcare practitioner as soon as you land in Canada. Before landing, it is recommended to do the following:

Get a letter or note from your current medical practitioner in your home country before you land in Canada. It should show your pregnancy history:

Your medical history(including tests done, etc)
Your vaccinations
Your routine medications
Any other requirements listed by the province you are going to
Types of Health Practitioners Available

Family Doctors: A search on Google “family doctor near me” should give you a list of the doctors in your area. Be sure to call them to inquire if they are accepting new patients. You can ask friends and family for recommendations too. Be sure to do the proper research and checks before choosing a family doctor.
- Obstetrician(OB): These are specialised doctors who give prenatal care to both low risk and high-risk pregnancies. They also care for you during your pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. You can read more about them here
- Midwives: These registered midwives provide primary care to you during your pregnancy and after you have your baby. Their care includes the following:
- Prenatal Care: including regular visits, bloodwork, diagnostic tests, etc. Some midwives centres have direct phone lines that you can call when ill or in labour.
- Care during your birth: They also help to deliver your baby either at home or at the hospital. When necessary, they collaborate with other health professionals to help you with your birth.

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