Self-directed pregnancy resources
Comprehensive pregnancy information, options, and resources tailored to support every step in your journey. Through providing these resources in the McMaster and Hamilton community, we want to encourage you to feel empowered and informed.
Phone number: 905-525-9140 x27700
Hours: 9:00am-8:00pm Monday-Thursday, or 9:00am-5:00pm Friday
Think you might be pregnant? Call to book an appointment with the SWC to discuss your options.
At the Spiritual Care and Learning Centre (SCLC) – studentsuccess@mcmaster.ca
Speak to a religious or spiritual counsellor to help make the right decision for you. These counsellors can provide support and perspective based on your beliefs and values, offering a compassionate and understanding approach to your circumstances.
Access Program – access1@mcmaster.ca
This program supports equity-deserving students and individuals from historically under-represented backgrounds. Resources and support are available to anyone within these groups, including those who are facing pregnancy.
Financial Wellness – money@mcmaster.ca
If there are expenses associated with your pregnancy choice, it may be important to seek financial counselling or access tools that can enhance your financial literacy.
Career Counselling and Job Search – carrers@mcmaster.ca
Discuss career options with a counsellor, exploring job types or titles that fit your needs during this time.
Student Health Education (SHEC) – shec@msu.mcmaster.ca or https://linktr.ee/msu_SHEC
SHEC provides free health supplies (such as pregnancy tests, and condoms, and parenting supplies such as diapers, baby wipes, nipple cream, and nursing pads), peer support, and a list of resources to assist you in making the right decision for your pregnancy journey. Their space also offers a private breastfeeding room.
Child Care Centre – msuchildcare@msu.mcmaster.ca or https://msumcmaster.ca/service/childcare/
The Child Care Centre is a service of the McMaster Students Union which provides educational care for the McMaster student community as well as the community at large.
Women Gender and Equity Network – wgen@msu.mcmaster.ca or https://linktr.ee/MSU_WGEN
Women, Gender and Equity Network offers peer support driven services to women, trans folk, people who identify outside the gender binary, and gender non-conforming folk. Provides a community, support system and safe place on campus, combined with resources.
Contact Information: mcmcc@mcmaster.ca
McMaster Children’s Centre is a not-for-profit corporation which strives to provide the optimum of childcare- meeting or exceeding all licensing regulations. Provide a safe and caring environment for children 18 months to 5 years of age.
Contact Information: svpro@mcmaster.ca or 905.525.9140 Ext. 20909
Offers an empathic, non-judgmental, and culturally relevant support system, providing information on options for reporting sexual violence and complaint intake when appropriate.
Contact Information: Contact your specific department
Contact your program-specific department to discuss the next academic steps and accommodations to help support your pregnancy decision.
https://www.beginnings.ca/ – Adoption Cinic Hamilton Area
https://referral.shorecentre.ca/ – Abortion Care Hamilton Area
https://mch.mcmaster.ca/ – Maternity Centre of Hamilton
https://www.hamiltonbirthcontrolclinic.ca/ – Hamilton Birth Control Clinic
https://www.hamilton.ca/people-programs/public-health/healthy-pregnancy/prenatal-supports – free online prenatal program for Hamilton residents. It can be done at your own pace, using a computer or mobile device. Also includes information how to join a virtual breastfeeding class- offered twice a month and facilitated by 2 Public Health Nurses.
https://www.hamilton.ca/people-programs/public-health/healthy-pregnancy/home-visiting-programs – The City of Hamilton has two programs for pregnant people or new parents where a Public Health Nurse visits your home to answer questions- Healthy Babies and Health Children (HBHC) & Nurse Family Partnership (NFP).
http://www.ontario.ca/page/adoption – Everything you need to know about adoption in Ontario.
https://www.actioncanadashr.org/ – Action Canada is Planned Parenthood Canada. We are a Voice for Sexual Health and Rights in Canada and Globally.
https://www.hamilton.ca/people-programs/public-health/healthy-pregnancy/prenatal-supports/welcome-baby-prenatal-nutrition – Welcome Baby – a weekly free prenatal nutrition drop-in group to learn about having a healthy pregnancy and taking care of your baby. You must join during your pregnancy and then you can continue until your baby is 6 months old.
Health Connections: 905-546-3550 ; Call a Public Health Nurse (PHN) who can provide expectant parents and families of children under six with support and information on a wide range of family health topics. PHNs help families identify their needs and link families with community resources and services.
https://www.hamiltonpostpartum.ca/- Local, peer support groups and mental health resources for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns in pregnancy and after childbirth