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Alcohol, Smoking and Marijuana Use
Many substances which are commonly used outside of pregnancy may cause harm to your baby – both during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Please review the information below to make the safest choices for you and your baby.
Umbrellas Program
If you have questions about drug and alcohol use in pregnancy, or would like help and support in cutting down, please reach out to the Umbrellas program through the Mental Health & Addiction Services of Simcoe County.
In Collingwood and Wasaga Beach: 705-444-2558
In Barrie, Alliston and surrounding areas: 705-726-5033
In Orillia and surrounding areas: 705-325-4499
In Midland and surrounding areas: 705-526-0393
Substance Use in Pregnancy
To learn more about substance use during pregnancy click the image above.
Alcohol
Alcohol use during pregnancy can lead to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, as well as increased risk of miscarriage, low birth weight and preterm delivery. There is no safe amount of alcohol to consume while you are pregnant, and therefore we recommend to abstain from alcohol throughout your entire pregnancy.
Alcohol Use During Pregnancy
For more information on how alcohol affects babies during pregnancy, click the image above.
Prenatal Eductaion - Alcohol Use
Informational guide on the dangers of alcohol use during pregnancy.
Smoking
Smoking during pregnancy leads to decreased oxygen levels for your baby. This results in an increased risk of miscarriage, low birth weight babies, preterm labour and SIDS. We strongly recommend you quit smoking before or during pregnancy, or reduce your amount of smoking as much as possible.
Prenatal Eductaion - Smoking
Informational guide on the dangers of smoking during pregnancy.
Smokers' Helpline
If you need help quitting, please contact your family doctor, call the Government of Canada helpline at 1-866-366-3667 or visit www.smokershelpline.ca/ from the Canadian Cancer Society.
Marijauna
Despite cannabis use now being legal in Ontario, there is good evidence to show that it can cause harm to your baby both during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Cannabis use during pregnancy has been associated with low birth weight, preterm labour and has a long term effect on brain development and hyperactive behaviour.
Cannabis Use During Pregnancy
Learn more about cannabis use during pregnancy by clciking the image above.
Risks of Using Cannabis - Best Start
Click the image above to learn about the risks of using cannabis when trying to conceive, during your pregnancy and while raising children.
Cannabis and Pregnancy - Quick Facts
A quick breakdown about using cannabis while pregnant.
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