Provider Tools
Resources for Providers
Point of care tools, patient leaflets, slide deck and other resources
Performance of Prenatal Screening Tests
Performance of traditional multiple marker screening (eFTS/MSS) and NIPT in Ontario
Regional Genetics Centres
Locations of genetics centres in Ontario, and when to consider a referral
Prenatal Genetic Screening and COVID-19
Temporary changes implemented to provide patients with alternative pathways for obtaining robust government-funded screening in the event that a NT ultrasound is missed.
Additional Resources
Screened Conditions
Further information and resources on the screened conditions:
Practice Guidelines / Position Statements
| Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists - Prenatal Testing Guidelines |
| Public Health Agency of Canada - Maternity Guidelines (Loss and Grief) |
| Chapter 7: Loss and grief - guidance on how to support families through perinatal loss |
| Canadian Down Syndrome Society |
| Prenatal Position Statement |
Other Prenatal Resources
| Genetics Education Canada - Knowledge Organization (GECKO) |
| Guide to understanding prenatal screening tests |
| OMama |
| OMama is a website and app that connects you to trusted, evidence-informed pregnancy, birth, and early parenting information (focusing on resources in Ontario, Canada) |
| PregnancyInfo.ca |
| PregnancyInfo.ca is an initiative of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC), and the content on this websiteis based on SOGC guidelines |
| Centre for Effective Practice |
| Primary care resources for your practice |
| Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors |
| List of contact and referral information for Canadian genetic clinics |
| Best Start / Health Nexus |
| The Best Start Resource Centre supports service providers who work in preconception health, prenatal health and early child development |
| Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network (PAIL) |
| Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network provides support to families across Ontario who experienced the loss of a pregnancy or infant. |
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