Provider Tools

Resources for Providers
Point of care tools, patient leaflets, slide deck and other resources

Performance of Prenatal Screening Tests
Performance of multiple marker screening (eFTS/MSS) and NIPT in Ontario

Regional Genetics Centres
Locations of genetics centres in Ontario, and when to consider a referral

PSO Program Report
The inaugural PSO Program Report (2019-2020) is describing the prenatal screening landscape in the province and how we work together to maintain a high-quality prenatal screening system.
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
BORN Ontario - Directory for Finding Prenatal Care Providers |
A directory that allows users to search for care providers close to them. |
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. |