Having or Adopting a Child
- Considering parenthood
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Your To Do List
In this stage we recommend:
- Get a physical checkup and/or find a doctor
- Now is the time to quit smoking: sign up for the Online Smoking Cessation Program
- Request an “Eating for Health” information kit
- Determine how a child will affect your family’s finances
- Review your employee benefit program coverage
- Investigate your employer’s maternity, adoption, and parental leave policies
There is a lot to consider when thinking about becoming a parent. Use these resources to get prepared.
Helpful resources when considering parenthood
- Working while pregnant
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Your To Do List
Key to a healthy and safe pregnancy is understanding and being prepared for the experience. These resources can help ease your mind about what you need to consider at work and for your health.
Helpful resources when working while pregnant
- Going on leave (maternity, adoption or parental leave)
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Your To Do List
In this stage we recommend:
- Notify your employer of your intent to take a maternity, adoption or parental leave
- Apply for employment insurance benefits
- Review your employee benefit program disability benefits
- Understand how your leave will affect your employee benefits
- Understand how your leave will affect your retirement and/or savings programs
Going on any parental leave can be exciting and hectic.
Be prepared by using these resources to help you.Helpful resources when going on leave
- At home with your new child
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Your To Do List
In this stage we recommend:
- Add your child as a dependent for your employee benefit program
- Make changes to your employee benefits coverage as appropriate
- Review your life insurance needs
- Open an education savings account if you haven’t already done so
- Update your will and consider speaking to a legal advisor
- Make time for your partner: sign up for the Online Enhancing Your Relationship Program
Now that your child has arrived, you may be worried about parenting and your family relationships. Find some time to use these resources to reduce the stress of being a good parent.
Helpful resources when having a baby
- Returning to work
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Your To Do List
It's time to go back to work after your parental leave. This is a major change in your life that requires some adjustments. These resources can help.
Helpful resources when returning to work
Your Employee and Family Assistance Program provides this resource. Request access to this service through or contact the Care Access Centre at 1 800 387-4765.
Your Employee and Family Assistance Program provides this resource. Request access to this service through or contact the Care Access Centre at 1 800 387-4765.
Your Employee and Family Assistance Program provides this resource. Request access to this service through or contact the Care Access Centre at 1 800 387-4765.
Your Employee and Family Assistance Program provides this resource. Request access to this service through the or contact the Care Access Centre at 1 800 387-4765.
Your Employee and Family Assistance Program provides this resource. Request access to this service through or contact the Care Access Centre at 1 800 387-4765.
Your Employee and Family Assistance Program provides this resource. Request access to this service through or contact the Care Access Centre at 1 800 387-4765.
Your Employee and Family Assistance Program provides this resource. Request access to this service through the or contact the Care Access Centre at 1 800 387-4765.
