Mom Care Docs
10155-120 Street NW T5K 2A2 Edmonton, AB, Canada

Happy Friday! We had the common "can I dye my hair safely in pregnancy?" question today in clinic. Here is a FAQ created by the Calgary Foothills PCN that covers many of the questions we hear in clinic. (BTW, the answer is YES - you can dye your hair!) https://cfpcn.ca/pregnancy-faqs/

Here's a good collection of COVID information from Ottawa Public Health for those parenting and/or pregnant in these interesting times (but remember to always check Alberta Health Services for information specific to our locale!) https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca//social-distancing-for-p

Here is a helpful article for parents who are thinking about the return to school. https://edmontonjournal.com//opinion-alberta-parents-shoul

With everything going on in the world, sometimes a few seconds are needed to close your eyes, take some breaths, and do some pelvic floor exercises (Kegels.) https://vimeo.com/405218788/a85e63feed

If you come to the hospital for an assessment or your delivery you will NOT have to self-isolate (unless you show symptoms and would therefore follow the Covid-19 precautions outlined for all Albertans.) The hospital has screening and precautions in place to protect you and others from Covid-19 so PLEASE attend the hospital if you need care. We've attached the Alberta Health Services information regarding pregnancy/post-partum and Covid-19. https://www.albertahealthservices.ca//if-ppih-covid-19-pre

Let's fight Covid-19 together. Downloading the ABTraceTogether app is another way you can stay safe and help others. The more people who are using the app, the better we will be able to keep the virus under control. We strongly encourage you to go to download the app. https://www.alberta.ca/ab-trace-together.aspx