1st Trimester (0-14 Weeks)
The first trimester (the first three months of pregnancy) is a critical time in your baby’s life. It is the period of rapid growth and development. By the end of the first trimester, all of your baby’s organs will be formed and functioning.
2nd Trimester (15-27 Weeks)
Most of the brain’s development begins now and continues for two or more years after your baby’s birth. During the second trimester until about 24 weeks, the fetus cannot live outside your body because its lungs, heart, and blood systems have not developed enough.
3rd Trimester (28+ Weeks)
During the third trimester (the last three months of pregnancy) your baby continues to develop, gains weight, and begins to prepare for the birthing process. The closer to full term, the better your baby will be able to cope with the birth process and life outside the uterus.
General Pregnancy Information
- Babies Best Chance Website
- Babies Best Chance – Parents handbook of Pregnancy and Baby Care (Downloadable version)
- BC Ministry of Health Parent Publications
- Breastfeeding Advice
- EPAU: Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit
- Guide to a healthy Pregnancy
- Life Labs
- Morning Sickness
- The Sensible Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy- A booklet by Government of Canada Physical activity
- VIHA Pregnancy Information
Nutrition
Pregnancy and Mood
Baby Care
Birth Control
Prenatal Classes
Pacific Maternity Group Advice
- Assisted Vaginal Deliveries And Caesarean Sections
- Epidural Analgesia and Patient Controlled Epidural Analgesia (PCEA)
- Island Health Pregnancy and Childcare resources
- Island Health- Your First Few Days At Home
- Maternity Admission Information form - Vancouver Island Health Authority
- New Parents and Infant Feeding Support (Weekends)Line: 1-855-339-6825
- Nutrition and Fitness During Pregnancy
- Pain Relief in Labour
- Register for Right From the Start-Public Health Nurse Registry
- When to Call the Doctor on Call or Come In to Labour Delivery (Third Floor VGH)
New Patients
We’re pleased you have chosen Pacific Maternity Group for your maternity care.
To assist us in providing the best care for you, it is very helpful for us to gather basic information about you and your health, as well as some information on this pregnancy and previous pregnancies.
Please download and fill out the new patient form before your first appointment. Please bring in your completed questionnaire with you. During your first appointment your doctor will review this health information. Go over your questions, and make plans for follow up, including a complete physical early in your pregnancy.
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Please fill out this form before your first appointment and bring your completed questionnaire with you to your first appointment.
At your first visit, your doctor will review this health information, go over your questions, and make plans for follow up including a complete physical early in your pregnancy.
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Dr. Mentz is extremely professional and kind in nature. I had preclamsia and was hospitalized at 34 weeks. She did an excellent job at monitoring me and ensuring an ideal delivery time for both myself and my baby. I feel privileged to have found such an amazing doctor and I would recommend over and over again.
Fantastic Doctor; delivered me then 27 years later delivered my son.
She delivered my sister's baby. I've had three babies myself and wish she was there. She's alsolutely amazing in the delivery room!
Dr. Ferg has been my Dr for over 20 years, she handled my twin pregancy and my normal pregancy. She is knowedgable, carring and knows her patients well. She will tell you "like it is" and does not suffer fools lightly. I highly recommend her to any new mom or any woman looking for an intellegent practical Dr.
I have been a patient of Dr. Olsen's for 9 years. She's always listened and been very calm and kind but tough when she has to be. My kids love her.