About us

Territorial Acknowledgement Mission Values Methodology Partnerships and Affiliations Feedback and Contact

Territorial Acknowledgement

Located at the Centre de Recherche Azrieli du CHU Sainte-Justine, the coordination of the HEALTHY PREGNANCY HUB is established on unceded Indigenous territory through treaty. We express our respect and gratitude to the members of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy (pronounced: O-di-no-sho-ni), traditional guardians of the lands and waters of the Tiohtià:ke / Montreal territory where we are situated.

This territory, long a site of exchange between different Indigenous communities, is now the cradle of diverse cultures. In respect of past, present, and future connections, the HEALTHY PREGNANCY HUB pays tribute to these peoples and their contribution to the cultural richness of our societies, both locally and internationally.

Mission

Every pregnancy is unique. The environment, the daily wins, and challenges vary from one person to another and even from one pregnancy to another. In some cases, taking medications is important to ensure the health of the mother and thus the health of the baby.

Dealing with nausea, headaches, infections, chronic illnesses, or complications such as gestational diabetes or any other medical conditions during these few months can raise many questions and uncertainties. It is often difficult to find reliable information about the safety of medications during this period; that's where we come in!

Our mission is clear: Provide accessible, evidence-based, and culturally sensitive knowledge on the risks and benefits of medication use during pregnancy, while adhering to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. It’s our way to contribute to reducing inequalities in reproductive health.

The HEALTHY PREGNANCY HUB aggregates and translates scientific knowledge associated with the risks and benefits of medication use during pregnancy to make the information accessible and culturally relevant.

Whether you prefer to read, listen, or watch, we have the necessary Fact Sheets and Resources to help you understand the medications, their benefits, and risks during pregnancy, all in one place. We aim to ensure that every parent feels supported, informed, and capable of discussing with their healthcare team to make an informed decision for a HEALTHY PREGNANCY.

Values

Accessibility

Reliability

Equity

Inclusion

Diversity

Evidence-based

Collaboration

Transparency

Methodology

All content on our site is co-created and reviewed by our experts' committee.

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We review the material produced by our partners including published evidence-based literature, conference papers, videos and podcast created, and any other format they used to share their research. We have a large team with each member having their distinct expertise.

Step 2

We conduct an exhaustive search of the scientific literature to ensure that all relevant research on the topic is considered. For this step, we benefit from the assistance of a librarian and the artificial intelligence tool provided by the Opscidia platform.

Step 3

All the material and evidence-based data are reviewed, critiqued, and summarized by our "trainees," recent graduates or current graduate students. Passionate and dedicated, they are accustomed to reading scientific literature for their own research. Our trainees also have the meticulous task of compiling study data into the metaPreg database, which allows us to quantify the risks and benefits reported in the review studies.

Step 4

Scientific summaries are simplified to fit our Fact Sheet model and to be understood by all. The same process applies to Resources, which are also adapted and illustrated according to the format (videos, pamphlets, podcast, etc.).

Step 5

Fact Sheets or Resources are validated by our committee members of experts in the specific subjects. The committee members vary depending on the subject reviewed to highlight everyone's expertise.

Step 6

The content is shared with you on our site!

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Fact Sheets or Resources are validated by our committee members of experts in the specific subjects. The committee members vary depending on the subject reviewed to highlight everyone's expertise.

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The content is shared with you on our site!

Partnerships and Affiliations

We collaborate with over 70 experts, researchers, professors, and affiliated organizations working in the field of perinatal health across Canada. Take the time to discover our partners here.

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Feedback and Contact

If you have any questions or comments about the HEALTHY PREGNANCY HUB, please, feel free to contact us via email at info@healthypregnancyhub.ca. We will be happy to help you the best we can.

*Note that the information provided on our hub is for informational purposes only and does not replace the advice of a healthcare professional. Therefore, we do not provide personalized recommendations regarding your medications. These questions should be addressed to a healthcare professional.