Pregnancy

Living well during pregnancy

Below you will find information on pregnancy monitoring, prenatal classes, giving birth, breastfeeding, and the post-natal follow-up to prepare for yourbaby’sarrival.

All the ressources for families : santeestrie.qc.ca/family 

Are you pregnant?

Pregnancy notice

As soon as you find out you are pregnant, whether you have a family doctor or not, and even if you want a midwife follow-up, fill out the online pregnancy notice.

Register for Ma Grossesse

This tool will allow you to obtain the best services near you, according to your needs. The services are confidential and free.

Video : My pregnancy, a service for all pregnant women in Quebec (French)

If you have any problems filling out the online pregnancy notice, call 819 780-2220, ext. 48059 or toll free 1-866-821-5113.

Follow-up with a midwife

Termination of pregnancy and perinatal bereavement

Termination of pregnancy

If you are experiencing ambivalence about continuing your pregnancy, there are services available to help you make an informed choice.

Contact:

Perinatal bereavement

To support bereaved parents, individual assistance and an end-of-life ritual can be offered.

Community resources can also help parents through this experience.

  • Poussière d’ange
    This support group is available to parents who need time and space to get through perinatal bereavement (free).
    Tel.: 819-822-2688
  • Fondation Portrait d’étincelles
    This organization is composed of professional photographers who offer to go to the hospital to take pictures of the deceased child free of charge.
    Tel.: 1-877-346-9940
  • Les amis compatissants de l'Estrie
    Mutual support group for parents who have lost a child.
    Tel.: 819-820-0112 
    Facebook : Amis-compatissants-de-lEstrie-176869102750473/
  • Parents Orphelins
    Association of parents grieving from perinatal miscarriage and infant loss and who mutually help each other while benefiting from services complementing those of the public health network.
    Tel.: 819-820-4880
    Facebook : ParentsOrphelins/
  • Préma-Québec (enfants prématurés)
    It is possible to have a telephone conversation with Préma-Québec staff, to receive documents (bereavement kit), and to participate in a closed group on Facebook.
    Tel.: 1-888-651-4909
    Facebook : prema.quebec

Programs

Maternité sans danger (preventive withdrawal)

Are you a pregnant worker who worries that your job poses a risk to your health and that of your unborn child? You may be entitled to preventive withdrawal.

Speak to your attending physician. He will request an assessment to determine whether there are occupational risks in your job and whether reassignment or preventive withdrawal is necessary. For further information, visit the Maternité (French only) section on the Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST) website csst.qc.ca/travailleurs/maternite/Pages/maternite.aspx 

Low income parents (SIPPE et OLO Programs)

Olo program: the Olo program aims to give families an equal opportunity to give birth to healthy babies and to acquire healthy nutritional habits early in life. The program includes follow-up care and food distribution (eggs, milk, frozen vegetables and prenatal vitamins) to low-income pregnant women for healthy mothers and babies. This program also includes follow-up by a nutritionist or psychosocial worker or nurse. The only one eligibility criterion: a low income (struggling to make both ends meet).

SIPPE program : A professional follow-up adapted to the needs of future parents with low-income (struggling to make both ends meet) and presenting one of these two situations or both: having not completed high school or living in social isolation. Support services are offered to parents before and after birth by the CLSC with the collaboration of community organizations when possible. Note that an OLO program is automatically included with any SIPPE follow-up. Learn more on SIPPE

To apply to these programs, contact the CLSC in your region at the numbers below.

RLS Sherbrooke : 819 780-2220, ext. 48415

RLS de la Haute-Yamaska : 450 375-9497, ext. 66232

RLS de La Pommeraie : 450 266-4342, ext. 34433

RLS Memphrémagog : 819 843-2572, press 0 et ask for the psychosocial reception

RLS Coaticook 819 849-9102, ext. 57344

RLS Des Sources : 819 879-7158, ext. 39438

RLS Haut-Saint-François : 819 821-4000, ext. 0

RLS Val Saint-François : 819 542-2777, ext. 55225

RLS Granit : 819 583-2572, ext. 37503

Screening for Trisomy

The Programme québécois de dépistage prénatal (PQDP) aims to make prenatal screening for trisomy 21, trisomy 18 and trisomy 13 available to pregnant women and couples in Quebec, based on certain criteria. The PQDP is a new version of the Programme québécois de dépistage prénatal de la trisomie 21, which is complemented by a non-invasive prenatal genomic test.

Talk to your doctor or midwife if you have any questions.

Additional Information for Pregnant Women and Couples 

Samples, ultrasound and vaccination

Calendar and details

Please bring all of the following documents to your appointment:

  • valid medical insurance card (RAMQ);
  • hospital card;
  • appropriate laboratory request forms provided by the health care professional monitoring your pregnancy.

As soon as you know you are pregnant

1st trimester

Between the 10th and 13th weeks of pregnancy:

  • sampling for the first pregnancy check-up (blood and urine)
  • Nuchal ultrasound
  • Trisomy 21 screening (first sampling) or non-invasive prenatal genomic test (NIPT) depending on eligibility criteria.

2nd trimester

Between the 14th and 16th weeks of pregnancy:

  • Trisomy 21 screening (second sampling)

20th week of pregnancy:

3rd trimester

Between the 26th and 28th weeks of pregnancy:

Coordinates

Sampling clinic

Estrie (excluding RLS Haute-Yamaska and RLS La Pommeraie)

  • Hôpital Fleurimont : 3001, 12nd Avenue N, Sherbrooke, 2nd floor, room 2530 (near the main entrance)
    By appointment: Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    Tel. : 819-356-1110, ext. 13430

Prenatal clinics

RLS Haute-Yamaska

  • CLSC de Saint-Joseph, 261, rue Laurier, Granby
    By appointment: Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to noon
    Tel.: 450-375-1442, ext. 66233
  • CLSC de Waterloo, 48, rue Young, Waterloo
    By appointment: Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to noon
    Tel.: 450-375-1691, ext. 69300

RLS La Pommeraie

  • CLSC de Cowansville-du-Sud: 397, rue de la Rivière, Cowansville
    By appointment
    Tel. : 450-266-4342, ext. 34400
  • CLSC de Bedford: 34, rue Saint-Joseph, Bedford
    By appointment
    Tél. : 450-266-4342, poste 34413
  • CLSC de Farnham: 660, rue Saint-Paul, Farnham
    By appointment
    Tél. : 450-266-4342, poste 34413

Clinics related to your pregnancy

High-risk pregnancies and gestational diabetes


Bring the following to all your appointments:

  • updated list of medications from the pharmacy;
  • list of vitamin, mineral and natural product supplements;
  • blood-sugar log, if required;
  • snacks;
  • water bottle.

Recommendations following an amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling (CVS)

  • no physical activity for one week after the intervention;
  • if there is blood loss, fluid loss or contractions: 
    • before 20 weeks: go to the emergency department;
    • at 20 weeks or after: contact the maternity unit.

Coordinates

  • Hôpital Fleurimont : 819-346-1110 
  • Hôpital Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins: 450-266-4342, ext. 35503
  • Hôpital de Granby: 450-375-8000, ext. 62270
  • CSSS du Granit 819-583-0330, ext. 2300

Technique for measuring capillary blood glucose

Technique for measuring capillary blood glucose

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Prenatal classes, prenatal breastfeeding meetings, preparatory workshops for the arrival of your baby

Prenatal meetings (prenatal classes): preparation for the reception of the newborn, childbirth and breastfeeding: contact the number indicated in the accordion in your region to find out about the different options. 

Coaticook

To reach the perinatal nurses from the CLSC 7 days/7: 819-849-4876, ext. 57362
 

Des Sources

To reach the perinatal nurses from the CLSC 7 days/7: 819-879-7158, ext. 39428
 

  • Free Prenatal Classes: Led by a perinatal nurse, these group sessions cover labor, childbirth, breastfeeding, adjusting to parenthood, and newborn care. The sessions are held in person in the evenings. The expectant mother may be accompanied by a person of her choice.
    Registration: Registration Form
     
  • Breastfeeding Preparation Workshop: Offered for free by Nourri-Source Estrie via Zoom.
    Registration: plateforme.nourri-source.org

Granit

To reach the perinatal nurses from the CLSC 7 days/7: 819-583-0330, ext. 37503
 

  • Prenatal Clinic: Appointments with a perinatal nurse. Services offered: pertussis vaccination, general information on pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding; information on available programs (OLO-SIPPE); information on local resources; and registration for prenatal classes.
    Registration: 819-583-0330, ext. 37503
     

  • Free Prenatal Classes: These group sessions cover labor, childbirth, breastfeeding, adjusting to parenthood, and newborn care. They are led by a perinatal nurse with the participation of an obstetric nurse, other healthcare professionals, and staff from the Maison de la famille du Granit. The sessions are held in person in the evenings. The expectant mother may be accompanied by a person of her choice.
    Registration: Registration Form| 819-583-0330, ext. 37503
     

  • Breastfeeding Preparation Workshop: Offered for free by Nourri-Source Estrie via Zoom.
    Registration: plateforme.nourri-source.org

Haut-Saint-François

To reach the perinatal nurses from the CLSC 7 days/7: 819-821-4000, ext. 38300
 

  • Free Prenatal Classes: Led by a perinatal nurse, these group sessions cover labor, delivery, breastfeeding, adjusting to parenthood, and newborn care. Available formats: online or in person (evenings or a full day on the weekend). The expectant mother may be accompanied by a person of her choice.
    Registration: Registration Form | 819-821-4000, ext. 38301 |  
     
  • Prenatal discussion group (English-speaking clientele): prenatal sessions offered by the Lennoxville & District Women’s Centre. Thematic discussions relevant to pregnancy, childbirth and baby care with future mothers and a person of their choice accompanying them. Series of evening meetings at the Amédée-Beaudoin room in Lennoxville (possibility to attend in virtual mode). 
    For informations and registrations: 819 564-6626 or   

Haute-Yamaska

  • Prenatal clinic: Services by appointment. Consultations with a perinatal nurse, pregnancy blood tests, general information on pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding, local resources, and registration for prenatal classes
    • Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to noon, CLSC de Saint-Joseph, 261, rue Laurier, Granby.
    • Every two Mondays, from 8:00 a.m. to noon, CLSC de Waterloo, 5300 Courville Street, Waterloo
    • Fore information: CLSC de Granby (450-375-9497, ext. 66427) or CLSC de Waterloo (450-375-1691)

  • Prenatal Group Sessions: Led by a perinatal nurse, these group sessions cover topics such as healthy lifestyle habits, labor, childbirth, pain management techniques, breastfeeding, adjusting to parenthood, and newborn care. The sessions are held in person on weekday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., for a total of three sessions. The expectant mother may be accompanied by a person of her choice.
    Registration: Registration Form | 450-375-9497, ext. 66427
     

  • Prenatal classes in English for English-speaking clients
    Registration: 450-266-4304, ext. 63413

La Pommeraie

  • Prenatal clinic for women: Appointments with a perinatal nurse. A variety of information about pregnancy, breastfeeding, available services, local resources, and registration for prenatal classes.
    Information and registration: 450-266-4302, ext. 64413
  • Prenatal Group Sessions: Two in-person sessions are offered (Saturday or Sunday morning). Session 1: Led by a nurse from the Birth Center, this session covers the physiology of labor and delivery. Session 2: Led by a perinatal nurse, this session focuses on preparing couples for childbirth, adjusting to parenthood, breastfeeding, and newborn care. Sessions are offered in French and English.
    Registration: 450-266-4304, ext. 63413
  • Prenatal classes in English for English-speaking clients
    Registration    : 450-266-4304, ext. 63413

Memphrémagog

To reach the perinatal nurses from the CLSC 7 days/7: 819-843-2572 ext. 2261

  • Free Prenatal Classes: Led by a perinatal nurse, these group sessions cover labor, delivery, breastfeeding, adjusting to parenthood, and newborn care. The sessions are held in person, either in the evening or for a full day on the weekend. The expectant mother may be accompanied by a person of her choice.
    Registration: Registration Form| 819-843-2572, ext. 2261 |
     

  • Prenatal Workshop – Preparing for the Baby’s Arrival: Preparing to welcome your newborn and an introduction to breastfeeding, led by a perinatal nurse and IBCLC lactation consultant.
    Maison de la famille Memphrémagog
    Registration: 819-843-2572, ext. 2261 |
     
  • Prenatal discussion group (English-speaking clientele): prenatal sessions offered by the Lennoxville & District Women’s Centre. Thematic discussions relevant to pregnancy, childbirth and baby care with future mothers and a person of their choice accompanying them. Series of evening meetings at the Amédée-Beaudoin room in Lennoxville (possibility to attend in virtual mode). 
    Informations and registrations: 819 564-6626 or   
     
  • Breastfeeding Preparation Workshop: Offered for free by Nourri-Source Estrie via Zoom.
    Registration: plateforme.nourri-source.org

Sherbrooke

To reach the perinatal nurses from the CLSC 7 days/7: 819-780-2222
 

  • Free Prenatal Classes: Led by a perinatal nurse, these group sessions cover labor, delivery, breastfeeding, adjusting to parenthood, and newborn care. Options available: online or in person (evenings or a full day on the weekend). The expectant mother may be accompanied by a person of her choice.
    Registration: Registration Form

     

  • Prenatal discussion group (English-speaking clientele): prenatal sessions offered by the Lennoxville & District Women’s Centre. Thematic discussions relevant to pregnancy, childbirth and baby care with future mothers and a person of their choice accompanying them. Series of evening meetings at the Amédée-Beaudoin room in Lennoxville (possibility to attend in virtual mode). 
    Informations and registrations: 819 564-6626 or   

     

  • Breastfeeding Preparation Workshop: Offered for free by Nourri-Source Estrie via Zoom.
    Registration: plateforme.nourri-source.org
     

Val Saint-François

To reach the perinatal nurses from the CLSC 7 days/7: 819-542-2777
 

  • Free Prenatal Classes: Led by a perinatal nurse, these group sessions cover labor, delivery, breastfeeding, adjusting to parenthood, and newborn care. Available formats: online or in person (evenings or a full day on the weekend). The expectant mother may be accompanied by a person of her choice.
    Registration: Registration Form  819-821-4000, ext. 38301 |  
     

  • Prenatal discussion group (English-speaking clientele): prenatal sessions offered by the Lennoxville & District Women’s Centre. Thematic discussions relevant to pregnancy, childbirth and baby care with future mothers and a person of their choice accompanying them. Series of evening meetings at the Amédée-Beaudoin room in Lennoxville (possibility to attend in virtual mode). 
    Informations and registrations: 819 564-6626 or  
     

  • Breastfeeding Preparation Workshop: Offered for free by Nourri-Source Estrie via Zoom.
    Registration: plateforme.nourri-source.org

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Available resources

These sites are good references:

  • Prenatal nutrition (Gouvernement du Québec)
  • From Tiny Tot to Toddler | Practical guide that contains scientifically supported information about pregnancy, delivery and the first two years of a child’s life.
  • Becoming a Parent | This guide provides you with an overview of the information on government programs and services for future and new parents and the formalities to complete at the birth or adoption of a child.
  • Becoming a parent | Gouvernement du Québec (quebec.ca) | An overview of government programs and services available to new and future parents. 
  • Portail d'inscritpion aux services de garde  | You can register now to access spaces in recognized child care centres in Quebec. By registering now, you will have an easier time finding a place. It's free and there's no obligation.
  • Ressources for families : santeestrie.qc.ca/family
  • You, Me, Baby : program by CHU Sainte-Justine to promote the mental health and well-being of future and new parents.
  • Your Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy (Government of Canada)
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