Having a Baby
Whether you’re a new parent, about to become a parent or just thinking about starting a family, the British Columbia Government offers a wide range of online information and services for you. This page will link you to these resources, as well as to some from the federal government and other related organizations.
| Achieve BC | This website brings together the latest educational tools and information for promoting learning and achievement in early childhood, grade school, post-secondary, and the world of work. |
| Adoption | Information on adoption |
| Early Childhood Development | This website provides advice and information for every step along the way: pregnancy, your child's first year, toddlerhood and early childhood |
| Early Childhood Development - Provincial Advisors | Children need to be supported in their early years to get the best start in life and to reach their full potential. A key factor to ensuring that services provide the best possible environment to support this development is the coordination between government, community organizations and families. Provincial Advisors have the important role of creating these linkages to ensure services meet the needs of developing children. |
| Feeding Your Baby | How to feed your baby |
| Health Toll-free Information Lines | List of health toll-free information lines |
| HealthLinkBC | HealthLinkBC is a self-care program that is available 24 hours a day. This website helps you better understand and manage your health. |
| How to Order a Birth Certificate | Information to help you register and order a birth certificates online, in person and by mail. |
| How to Register a Birth | Information on how to register a birth |
| Infant and Toddler Health | Information on common parenting questions |
| Manage Post Partum Depression | If you have the "baby blues" after childbirth, you're not alone—about half of women have a few days of mild depression after having a baby. |
| Medical Services Plan | Information on the Medical Services Plan |
| Most Popular Baby Names in British Columbia | Find the most popular and chosen names for babies in British Columbia. |
| Pregnancy Leave | Information on a pregnant employee’s entitlement to unpaid leave and the length of the leave permitted. |
| Pregnant, Healthy and Happy | If you’re pregnant, or planning to become pregnant, this website may help you stay healthy until your baby arrives. |
