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Milestones newsletter: March 2023, Issue 2

In this Issue New Resources Support Healthy Pregnancies for People with Disabilities Three new evidence-based resources for healthcare providers, administrators and pregnant people that support healthy pregnancies, birthing experiences and postpartum outcomes for people with disabilities have been released by PCMCH and the University of Toronto. Read more… PCMCH, Regional Networks & BORN: Working together …

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Disability & Pregnancy: new resources for healthcare administrators, care providers and people with disabilities

Last updated on March 3, 2023 Three new Disability and Pregnancy resources that support healthy pregnancies for people with disabilities and provide advice to the healthcare professionals providing their care are now available. Developed collaboratively with an international team of researchers, people with lived experience, healthcare providers, social workers and policy makers, the resources contain …

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PCMCH Webinar Series on Paediatric Diabetes and Paediatric Obesity Management (December 2022 – March 2023)

Last updated on March 14, 2023 This webinar series is geared towards members of the PCMCH Paediatric Diabetes Network (PDN) and the Ontario Paediatric Bariatric Network (OPBN), primary care providers, paediatric endocrinology care providers, clinical educators, paediatric diabetes providers, nurse practitioners, psychologists, dietitians, social workers, exercise therapists and others interested in learning more about current …

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PCMCH Statement: Strong Recommendation to Layer Protections Against Respiratory Viruses

In light of the remarks from Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health yesterday, PCMCH echoes the strong recommendation for masking in all indoor public settings, including schools and childcare settings, and vaccination as a defence against respiratory infections. The acute surge of respiratory viral infections in the province is placing immense strain on our healthcare …

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Milestones newsletter: Oct. 2022, issue 1

Last updated on March 3, 2023 Milestones is our newsletter for healthcare professionals, policy makers, system planners and anyone interested in building and supporting high-quality perinatal, newborn, child and youth healthcare in Ontario. In each issue, you will learn about developments at PCMCH, read about and learn from healthcare leaders across Ontario who support us in …

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Safe Administration of Oxytocin

Last updated on December 19, 2022 The Safe Administration of Oxytocin guideline report, developed by PCMCH in 2019, outlines best practice recommendations for the safe management of pregnant patients whose labour is induced or augmented with the medication oxytocin. The objective of the report is to reduce the risk of misuse and/or mismanagement of oxytocin …

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I am pregnant or breastfeeding. Should I get the COVID-19 Vaccine?

Last updated on April 7, 2022 PCMCH has updated the COVID-19 Vaccine information sheet for pregnant or breastfeeding people – “I am pregnant or breastfeeding. Should I get the COVID-19 Vaccine?” A French language version of the information sheet is also available. Get the facts about COVID-19, vaccination and pregnancy by visiting here.