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Having a Baby or Adopting
There is a lot to know about having a baby. Help prepare yourself with our quick links to information about government benefits, health and well-being during and after pregnancy, and the development and care of children.
Use the following links to navigate to specific subjects that may be of interest to you.
Adopting
If you are considering adoption, learn more about eligibility and the process required for local and international adoption through the following links.
- International Adoption
- Nova Scotia Adoption Information Act
- Adoption Council of Canada
- Information about Adoption in Nova Scotia
Prenatal Information
Mom and Baby’s Health During Pregnancy
You should follow the experts' advice when it comes to prenatal care. Use our links to find helpful information about staying healthy during pregnancy and to find answers to questions you may have about labour and delivery.
- Depression During Pregnancy
- Family Physician’s Accepting New Patients
- Healthy Eating During Pregnancy
- A Healthy Pregnancy is in Your Hands
- Pregnancy and Prenatal Care
- Motherisk
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
- March of Dimes
Labour and Delivery
Multiple Births
- Parents of Multiple Births Association (POMBA)
- The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
Other Useful Information
Identification for Your Baby
To learn about the easy and convenient way you can apply for some of these services when you register your baby's birth with Nova Scotia Vital Statistics visit Bundled Birth Service.
Government Benefits
When you have a baby, you may be entitled to receive government benefits such as Employment Insurance (EI) and Canada Child Benefits (CCB). Use our links to find out more.
- Maternal / Parental Leave
- Child and Family Benefits
- Early Childhood Development Services
- Education Funding
- Child Rearing Payment (CPP)
Postnatal Information
After the arrival of a new baby you may have some more questions. Here are a few links that you may find helpful.
- Family Physician’s Accepting New Patients
- Caring for Kids
- Immunization
- Breastfeeding
- Food and Nutrition
- Postpartum Depression
Child Safety
It's amazing how a child can change your life and how they are dependent on you to take care of them. Here are some links to help you keep your family safe:
- Child Safety Link
- Safe Kids Canada
- First Aid and CPR
- Child Safety (Transport Canada)
- Consumer Product Safety
Childcare
Click on the following links to find out more about licensed daycare facilities and daycare regulations in Nova Scotia.
Daycare
- Choosing Childcare for your Family – Department of Community Services
- Directory of Licensed Facilities
- Information on Daycare Licensing in NS
- Child Care Connection NS
- The National Child Care Inclusion Network - SpeciaLink
- The Child Care Advocacy Association of Canada
- Certification Council of Early Childhood Educators of Nova Scotia
- Daycare Act
- Daycare Regulations
Nannies
You can locate a nanny through the yellow pages under Nannies or some Employment Agencies have listings for nannies. The Department of Labour and Advanced Education has information regarding the employment standards relating to nannies.