Trusted Resources About Perinatal Health
Since 2012, Ontario has seen an increase in births to individuals aged 35 and older, a near doubling of mental health concerns during pregnancy, declining early exclusive breastfeeding rates, and a tripling in reported cannabis use during pregnancy since legalization.
BORN Ontario has put together trusted resources to support quality improvement in perinatal health. These tools are designed to inform action, guide decision-making, and help improve care and outcomes for families in Ontario.
On-Demand Webinar
Twelve Years of Perinatal Data: What’s Changing in Ontario
This webinar explores how pregnancy, birth, and newborn outcomes have evolved across Ontario over the past twelve years — and what those changes mean for clinical practice, health system planning, research, and policy today.
- Speaker: Alysha Dingwall-Harvey, Scientific Manager, BORN Ontario
- Duration: 60 minutes · Language: English
Webinar Audio
Take the perinatal webinar with you—wherever your day goes. This audio version makes it easy to learn about how pregnancy, birth, and newborn outcomes have evolved across Ontario—just press play and listen anytime, anywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
This FAQ answers questions from the perinatal webinar and highlights key insights from BORN Ontario’s A Decade and Beyond report on maternal and newborn health trends and care improvements.
Resources
Moving from insight to impact requires intentional action. Check out Dr. Jessica Reszel’s work to build implementation science capacity in maternal-newborn care. Her implementation toolkit for Ontario healthcare professionals will be available through BORN Ontario in 2026.
- Publication: User Evaluation of an Implementation Toolkit for Maternal-Newborn Care Settings
- Webinar (May 14, 2026): Knowledge Translation Canada Seminar Series - Dr. Jessica Reszel
Report
A Decade and Beyond: Perinatal Health in Ontario Report 2012–2024
This report highlights key trends and outcomes from the past twelve years. The findings tell an evolving story of pregnancy, birth, and newborn care in our province.
Join the Conversation
Connect with us on social media to share your perspectives on perinatal health, learn from others, and stay up to date with the latest discussions and insights.
More Learning Resources
Access resources around perinatal health, BORN research, prenatal screening, and more.
